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Deer/Capitol Food Plot

Big Rack Mix — High Protein

(Net Wt. 8 LBS. App. 1/2 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
50.0% Alfalfa85%
12.5% Ladino Clover85%
12.5% Medium Red Clover85%
12.5% Alsike Clover85%
12.5% Chicory -
Recommended fertilizer: 6-24-24

  • Planting: Spring April-June  Fall August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant during hot/dry weather
  • If possible, plant in early part of April or early part of August
  • When Big Rack reaches 10 to 12 inches in height, mow down to 4 to 6 inches for best results.

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

**Planting seed too heavy will lead to lower yield

Chicory Mix

(Net Wt. 7.0 LBS. App. 3/4 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
50.0% Dwarf Essex Rape Seed 85% 
21.4% Chicory 85% 
14.3% Dwarf Siberian Kale 85% 
14.3% Purple Top Turnip  85% 
Recommended fertilizer: 16-16-16

  • Planting: Spring April-June  Fall August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant during hot/dry weather
  • If possible, plant in early part of April or early part of August

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

**Planting seed too heavy will lead to lower yield

Clover Mix

(Net Wt. 8.5 LBS. App. 1 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
29.4% Ladino Clover 78% 
26.5% Alsike Clover 78% 
23.5% Medium Red Clover 78% 
21% Dutch White Clover 78% 
Recommended fertilizer: 5-20-20

  • Planting: Spring April-June  Fall August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant during hot/dry weather

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

Extreme Groundbreaker Mix

(Net Wt. 8.75 LBS. App. 1/4 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
80% Austrian Winter Peas90% 
20% Groundhog Brand Radish90% 
Recommended fertilizer: 12-12-12

  • Planting: July to Early September
    (Six weeks before hard frost)
  • Recommended fertilizer: 12-12-12
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7

Extreme groundbreaker mix is beneficial because a good crop of peas can produce 120#/N/Acre and the groundhog cover crop radish scavenge as much as 130 lb. N/Acre. It also helps as a weed control.

Planting rate: 35 lb./Acre

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

Fall Mix

(Net Wt. 9.0 LBS. App. 1/2 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
38.9% Soy Beans90% 
16.7% Sweet Yellow Clover90% 
11.1% Dwarf Essex Rape Seed90% 
11.1% Chicory90% 
11.0% Medium Red Clover90% 
5.60% Alsike Clover90% 
5.60% Alfalfa90% 
Recommended fertilizer: 6-24-24

  • Planting: March-April or August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant before or during hot/dry weather
  • Plant before rain
  • Partial to full sunlight in good soil that holds moisture

JM Mineral Mix

(Net Wt. 20 LBS.)

Ingredients% / PPM
Salt (NaCl) Min 33.3%
Phosphorus (P) Min 9.4%
Calcium (Ca) Min 15%
Fluorine (F) Max0.06%
Potassium0.363%
Magnesium0.99%
Sulfur0.63%
Zinc (Zn) Min1,056 PPM
Manganese (Mn) Min990 PPM
Iron (Fe) Min539.9 PPM
Copper (Cu) Min108 PPM

Ingredients: Di Calcium Phosphate, Salt , Mineral and Vitamin Supplements

WARNING:
CONTAINS COPPER.
DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP.

Directions for Use:

  1. Clear a 3-foot diameter area.
  2. With a shovel or rake, remove the top 2-3 inches of soil.
  3. Apply 3/4 of the bag and mix lightly with soil.
  4. Apply the remainder of the bag on top.
  5. Reapply as needed.

Note: Reapplying Mineral Mix is important as it is habit forming and the deer will only habitually return if mineral is available.

Site Selection:

Site selection is very important.  Choose a site with high traffic.  Deer prefer areas in high cover, as they feel more protected. 

Shade Mix

(Net Wt. 8.5 LBS. App. 1/2 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
41.2% Ladino Clover78% 
23.5% Purple Top Turnip88% 
23.5% Dwarf Siberian Kale78% 
11.8% 3- Way Tall Fescue88% 
Recommended fertilizer: 5-20-20

  • Planting: Spring April-June  Fall August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant during hot/dry weather

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

 
  • Planting: Spring May-June  Fall August-September
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7
  • Do NOT plant during hot/dry weather

No guarantee neither implied nor written. Use at own risk.

Winter Green Mix — Late Season Food Plot Mix

(Net Wt. 7.5 LBS. App. 1 Acre)

Pure SeedGerm
46.66% Winter Canola -
26.67% Dwarf Essex Rape Seed -
26.67% Purple Top Turnip -

  • Planting: July 1– September 15
    (For optimal growth, plant 50 days before first frost!)
  • First hard frost causes winter greens to sweeten
  • SOIL TEST FOR BEST GROWTH
  • pH of the soil should be between 6.5 and 7

For best results: Plant before rain
Partial to full sunlight in good soil that holds moisture