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Looking to start a small 1/3 acre food plot

Discussion in 'Food Plots & Habitat Improvement' started by vinniemuzychko, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. vinniemuzychko

    vinniemuzychko Newb

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    what's the fastest, easiest to take care of, and most effective smalll area food plot that I could use?
     
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    Fuzz_27 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I haven't used it yet but I've heard AMAZING things about whitetail institute imperial no-plow. It's wut ill be usin an my plots smaller then yours.
     
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    vinniemuzychko Newb

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    I'll definitely look into that, thanks
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    The thing is no food plot is going to produce "great" results without any work. Minimal things I will always do is do soil test, lime before seeding if needed, plant and fertilize. No Plows can do great but only if the soil is good. I only have "kill" plots or small plots the size you're talking about and they can be killer if done right!!
     
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    Fuzz_27 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Very good points^

    Soil test is a must, an I'm going to rototill the plot prior to seeding for better seed-to-soil contact.
     
    Fuzz_27, Dec 30, 2012
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    Northwoods Whitetails Weekend Warrior

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    Spring prep with spraying round up is a good start. Weed control is a must for the best results.
     
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    How long do you suggest waitin to do any planting after spraying round up?
     
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    Id say 2 weeks

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    ya that makes a lot of sense
     
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    You can plant immediately after spraying if you want. Round Up will not harm seeds, only growing plants. But it will take a while to kill of any growing vegetation that you have. That depends on your mix and what plants you have.
     
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    If it was me making a new plot on new ground I'd kill...till and kill again this first year. dormant seeds may shoot up if you kill than till without a follow up kill. You'll learn plots can vary greatly just by a few feet east or west...amazing how the soil can change and affect your plot.
     
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    If it is a new plot, I would spray once in May, and then again in July. Start working the soil in August, and plant.
    Thats how I do my fall plantings.

    John
     
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