I have a food plot about 60 yards a creek that sometimes floods up to the food plot. I would like to plant something in this area that will add cover for the deer so they feel more comfortable moving in daylight and will withstand some flooding from time to time. Does anyone have any ideas? I have seen these things that are about 5-7 feet tall, real light brown in color(thin stems) and has tops that are puffy that are 4-8 inches in length. Would these give cover for the deer for trails or is there something better?
Milo might be a good choice. Thought I read something about it being used in that kinda terrain somewhere recently.
First things that came to my mind for quick and easy growing is Egyptian Wheat and Sorghum, but 100% honest I've never had to worry about flooding so let me research both and see how tolerate each are. How much flooding are we talking?
the plants you are talking about is called common reed cane, or canary reed cane, its extremely invasive, it will take over all the natural vegetaion. Here is what I would do. This spring (More like late winter) As soon as the ground thaws. I would find me a weeping willow trees, cut the small branches off, cut them into lentghs of 12 inches. Shove them down into the soil, as far as you can, like 10 inches if you can. They will take root, and by the fall should be growing well. within a year you will have an established willow thicket, it will become an incredible staging area for bucks to rub in before feeding in the evenings! Some thoughts. Willows will grow there own root system. here is a link that explains it a little. This should work great, get a couple buddies and try to get several thousand of them stuck in the ground this spring. They will thicken in and create permanent cover! http://www.ehow.com/how_5569728_propagate-weeping-willow-trees.html
This is really good information, thanks guys! Part of this area floods maybe 4-6 times a year for only a few days. But the other part might be flooded for weeks at a time before it subsides. Again, much appreciated!!
