What winter forage grows well in wet soils?

[Daniel_Boone]

I've got some ground that stays pretty wet through the winter only. I'd like to plant a forage that will draw deer through November and December. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[richmanbarbeque]

Some clovers do if it isn't constantly wet.

 

[Football Hunter]

wheat will grow almost anywhere

 

[hard county]

Ditto on the clover, it will not only survive in the wet, but thrive in it. A more expensive investment would be jointvetch. Something to remember, its wetter in the winter, so if you have the size plot to grow something not menant for graze (corn or milo) you can establish in the summer and reap the rewards in the fall regardless of the water level.

 

[DWM]

Need a little more info on what you call wet. Does water stand in the field? Or is it slopping wet ground from a wet weather spring? Wheat and crimson clover will drowned out fairly easy if water stands any length of time at all. Rye grass is pretty good in wet ground. Deer will not use it as much as clover but will hit it if not any other clover close by.

 

[Boone 58]

Wheat.clover

 

[TNTony]

You don't want Rye grass in your plots. If you use rye make sure its Rye Grain. Rye grain grows well on poorer soils, rye grass is not well utilized by deer and will take over a plot if given space to do so.