help needed

[hunter109]

what kind of plot can i put in the woods with min. light in the morning ans evening. we have just cut some trees down and let alot of light into the spot were we are going to hunt this year. i was wondering if i could put a food plot in there.

[wtnhunt]

There are some shade tolerant blends out there. Bet Todd will have a good answer for this one.

[dogdoc]

several companies now make shade tolerant mixes. I have had pretty good luck with red clover in shady areas. I'd try broadcasting a mix of ryegrain and red clover.

[hunter109]

do we have to rack the leave out of the area or will it grow throught the leavs.

[Tominator]

Rake the leaves and other crap out of there and work the soil as much as possible.

[LETMGROW]

Tominator is right. You have to at least bare the soil to get seed to grow. If you didn't rake the leaves the seed would simply sit on top of the leaves and never grow. Food plots require some work and thought. A little effort must be put into what you are trying to accomplish or you are just wasting time and money.
No free lunch here.

[Born2Hunt]

[ QUOTE ]
Tominator is right. You have to at least bare the soil to get seed to grow. If you didn't rake the leaves the seed would simply sit on top of the leaves and never grow. Food plots require some work and thought. A little effort must be put into what you are trying to accomplish or you are just wasting time and money.
No free lunch here.

[/ QUOTE ]Tis true!

[bigbuckdown70]

after you rake the leaves use a metal rake to work the soil after you broadcast your seed flip the rake over and go over it again (gently) to cover the seed
clover only need 1/4 of soil over them

[wtnhunt]

Would definitely remove as much debris(leaves, rocks, and sticks) as you possibly can prior to planting.

[slughunter]

[ QUOTE ]
after you rake the leaves use a metal rake to work the soil after you broadcast your seed flip the rake over and go over it again (gently) to cover the seed
clover only need 1/4 of soil over them

[/ QUOTE ]

what he said, lol

slug