Food Plot Success Stories

[Whitetails_and_Bloodtrails]

Has anyone had success in developing a food plot with a product that is in the "No Plow" or "Throw & Go" variety? I do not have the equipment necessary to produce major food plots, so planting these types of products is my only alternative. I'm located in central Wisconsin in primarily hardwood forest with oaks, maples and some pines. It would be great if you could share the type of product used, the soil conditions, when you planted the plot, etc. Thanks!

[Born2Hunt]

We used "Secret Spot" by whitetail institute this year and the deer loved it. I saw the most tracks in that plot today where they were digging through 6 inches of snow to eat. We will be planting it again!

[wtnhunt]

Welcome to the forums. Have personally not ever tried any of the throw and grow or no plow type products.

[dogdoc]

welcome!

I also have never used any of the no-plow products. However--if used properly I think you can still have a nice plot to attract and provide nutrition to the deer.

good luck
todd

[FSU_Seminole]

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Has anyone had success in developing a food plot with a product that is in the "No Plow" or "Throw & Go" variety? I do not have the equipment necessary to produce major food plots, so planting these types of products is my only alternative. I'm located in central Wisconsin in primarily hardwood forest with oaks, maples and some pines. It would be great if you could share the type of product used, the soil conditions, when you planted the plot, etc. Thanks!

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I'd go with the "throw & grow" from evolved habitat. Yesterday evening I saw several deer hammering my "shot plot" brassica made by the same company.

I nearly gave up on planting brassica all together if it wasn't for Todd, the poster above. I believe different companies use different variaties of brassica plants. I've planted "no plow" several times with ease but the deer didn't eat it much. This is my first season planting EH's brassica in the same place & the deer are hammering it.

My suggestion would be "throw & grow". You only need about 4 hours of sun light per day & you can usually buy it at Wal Mart very cheap. 10-14$ per bag for .5 acre. While the "now plow" is like 30$ for .5 acre.

[PAstringking]

what is the actual preperation needed for the throw and grow product? so do you still need to till or anthing? i would love to try this stuff in my "secret corner" but i dont really have any equipment.

thanks

[Whitetails_and_Bloodtrails]

PAstringking...here's the preparation description from the Biologic website for Hot Spot. You'll basically see the same preparation for any "No Plow" or "Throw & Go" product.

"Hot Spot will germinate anywhere the seed can be raked into the soil and receive at least 1/2 day of sunlight and adequate moisture. It is designed to cover a 3,600 square foot area. Simply use a rake, leaf blower, etc. to expose the soil. For best results, apply one 40 lb. bag of pHFERTILIZER (fast-acting lime causes rapid plant growth) or a regular bag of 10-10-10 to the area to be planted. Use the specially designed Hot Spot shaker bag to evenly broadcast the seeds. Rake the area to ensure seed to soil contact (or if possible, plant just before a rain). Hot Spot will germinate in approximately one week, depending on soil moisture and temperature."

[FSU_Seminole]

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what is the actual preperation needed for the throw and grow product? so do you still need to till or anthing? i would love to try this stuff in my "secret corner" but i dont really have any equipment.

thanks

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Pretty much like the post below yours. If you can get a lawn mower & some round up back there you should be set. Just try to get any weeds or brush as low as possible then spray it with round up.

Wait a week or so, then broadcast your fertilizer then broadcast the seed. If you can, try to do this a day before a good soaking rain.