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Fall Plots Have Taken Off

Discussion in 'Food Plots & Habitat Improvement' started by jmbuckhunter, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. jmbuckhunter

    jmbuckhunter Grizzled Veteran

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    After the disaster of trying to grow something this summer, my fall plots are my best ever. Planting before some timely rains and constant rain late summer and early fall has turned my plot in a green smorgasbord. And I'm really liking my new addition to the plot. Forage Radishes. They are eating them well before the first couple of frosts unlike turnips.

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    Looking West, Clover to the far left, Winter greens, Daikon Radishes and wheat on the right.

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    Looking East,Wheat on the left , Daikon Radishes, Winter Greens on the right and whats left of my corn in the back.
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    Another section with Oats and Radishes.
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    No I'm not growing cell phones, but these radishes are getting huge.
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    Over a foot long Daikon Radish.
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    Looks like the bucke even had a battle in the middle of it.
     
    jmbuckhunter, Oct 9, 2012
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    purebowhunting Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Look amazing! I wish I had half your growth in my plots.
     
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    deerstalker85 Weekend Warrior

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    Wow...that is a great looking plot. I think that will bring you some real activity late season!
     
    deerstalker85, Oct 9, 2012
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    Wow I wish mine came out like that!!!
     
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    Daikon! Yummy!!
     
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  7. jmbuckhunter

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    How many thousand you need. And yes I have tasted them right out of the ground. A very mild radish.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Lookin' good John! Now kill something in that plot :tu:
     
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    I'll take a couple dozen. And some turnips too. (and a turkey!) I planted turnips for the chickens... I thought they'd leave me some to develop into roots... but I was wrong. 75 beaks can take out a lot of forage. :)

    Daikon is good - grated with some soy sauce on it and served with fried foods. It's also great for pickling. :D
     
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    looks great. thanks for sharing.
     
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    you have good luck with deer eating the diakon raddishes? they same basic growing requirments as turnips?
     
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  12. jmbuckhunter

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    Yep, they are hammering the tops right now. Not eating the bulbs yet. I'm waiting to see how they handle the cold weather.

    Grow just like a turnip.
     
    jmbuckhunter, Oct 16, 2012
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    Looks great, JM. Love the diversity!
     
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    Well I'm officially jealous......they look fantastic man

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