Question

[TrailWatcher]

We are about to do some stump removel on a new food plot and are wanting to try and get something for a winter food source on the ground at the same time. I know the field needs lime But what would be best to throw down with it to try and establish something for Deer and Turkey. The soil is also very rocky.


Thanks ahead... We are heading down in 2 weeks to do this work...

 

[BSK]

Winter grain rye will grow very well on poor soil.

Ditto. Something like wintergrazer grain rye (not ryegrass).

 

[Football Hunter]

Winter grain rye will grow very well on poor soil.

Ditto. Something like wintergrazer grain rye (not ryegrass).

That or wheat

 

[BSK]

Winter grain rye will grow very well on poor soil.

Ditto. Something like wintergrazer grain rye (not ryegrass).

That or wheat

I'm only recommending rye because Longhunter mentioned poor, acidic soil. Winter rye will do fine in the worst soils. Wheat tends to need a little better soil.

 

[Football Hunter]

Ok,Ive had wheat grow in the back of my truck bed if it gets wet,rye may be better.

 

[southernhunter]

i have the same kind of plot. wheat,"gain" rye and clover is all i have ever had any luck with ..

 

[BSK]

Ok,Ive had wheat grow in the back of my truck bed if it gets wet,rye may be better.

Rye will grow 4-feet tall rooted in gravel. No joke.

 

[TrailWatcher]

Winter grain rye will grow very well on poor soil.

Ditto. Something like wintergrazer grain rye (not ryegrass).
[/quote Ok I'm having trouble finding it Do you know who sells it ? I see that Pennnington makes a brand of it also...how about mixing it with clover what type would you recommend?

 

[BSK]

I've had no problem buying wintergrazer rye from my local Co-op.

 

[TrailWatcher]

Do ya think I should mix the Rye with clover or wheat? If so what type and what coverage and mix? Also what about fertilizer or would I be better off putting down some
Pelletized lime?
Thanks

 

[BSK]

Pure rye will work best if the soil is poor.

 

[TrailWatcher]

I'm going back up this weekend should I put some Fertilizer on the wintergrazer?

 

[TrailWatcher]

Just read the other post below looks like nothing is better.....