New No Till Food Plot SUCCESS!

[@joshny4766]

Planted all four of my plots this week. This has become a very rewarding process for me. Thanks Jeff!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Awesome Josh...I love hearing about your success!! It's almost time to hunt 😊

[@mikeguy9668]

I'll keep pluggin away on public lol

[@trevorgirard2649]

Jeff, with the ultimate no till. I ran into problems broadcasting into the buckweat. By the time i got the seed laid out it was getting pretty late. I was spraying in the dark. I was unsure if i hit everything so i re applied again the next day late towards dusk again. Am i still ok or is it possible thing could have started germinating in that time. I used a brassica blend on one half and peas on the other.

[@joshny4766]

@@trevorgirard2649 Hi Trevor. No worries. Your brassica did not germinate that quickly. You did not hurt anything by spraying the next day. I've had to spray a day later before and all was good!

[@andrewbrowning1605]

Hell yea! Let’s go boys! Game time coming up fast, Who’s ready to sling arrows and tag giants?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Amen Andrew 😊 Enjoy the build up it begins and ends too soon!

[@mestrong]

Sling some arrows but not likely giants down here in Florida, lol! But we can dream

[@woodzman991]

Roger that. there’s a heartbreaker here. I hope the two year olds step out in front of the wife so I don’t have to watch him walk. I understand he can’t get big if we shoot him young. I just hope the neighbors agree. I’d rather not see him in person until he’s target age makes my trigger finger itch something awful lol

[@bowhunter9655]

At 10:03 is that mainly the peas coming up? I planted July 25th and that's what's really looking good on my plot. I assume it's the peas?

[@austin_423]

Can’t wait for deer season

[@stevegermain1222]

Yes this is my 4th time watching this particular video thank you much is always great information Jeff

[@mike81399]

Thanks Jeff 👍 Gotta love that heat/humidity 😁. Planted one recently. Rained the next morning, and it sprang right up. Have a great day all!

[@cowman540]

Great video Jeff . been using your methods .great information an it sure does work

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Awesome to hear...really happy for you!

[@suzmell1]

Happy too report minimal weeds on my foodplot the buckwheat definitely did it’s job smothering out/shading out the weeds gonna be spraying into it and spreading fall seed as well as rolling Ova buckwheat thanks again for all your help over the past 3 years godbless

[@wolfpack4128]

It's a good thing when you enjoy the food plotting and preparation as much as the hunt (or at least almost as much). Because hunting season will be here and gone within what will feel like a week. Just bought a Tar River Saya 505 no till. So pumped to try it on the fall plots.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

The entire year is full of fun for sure!! Have fun 😊

[@billhickman4826]

I think I enjoy doing good plots more and seeing the results better than the actual hunt

[@williamlasure6301]

@@billhickman4826 I enjoy also!! I till food plots instead of no till. Corn for cows I no till cause all the invasive weeds

[@George-ro6bw]

I would like to know how the Tar River Saya 505 no till works for you.

[@williamlasure6301]

@@George-ro6bw wouldn't work for me cause not heavy or big enough. A real no till is 25k. That thing harrows and plants. Not a true no till

[@rogerrose4573]

Trying the no till for the first time this year. I have sprayed my three times and will be planting in the next week or two. Super excited!!!

[@latishakea2492]

FREQUENT RAIN HERE IN VA!!! I got my book today and So excited!!!

[@courtofficermcilvaine7928]

Your content is as good as it gets!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank you Cris that really means a lot to me!

[@randydunmire]

When should we plant the green blend?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Late Huky thru mid August depending on your location of North to South. Early in north...later to south

[@timhansen14]

When using plot start do you use the same sprayer that had Glyphosate? How long do you rinse out the tank if you do.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Love it. The easiest plot I have is spreading lime on my meadow once a year, then fertilizer in late summer and from there just brush hogging it down. Grows lush through late November, always have lots of deer in it. Lazy man special.

[@Laury56]

If you have anything that will pull a small disc harrow and a brushhog I find it cheaper and faster than chemicals. I start a new plot in the fall by brushhogging as short as possible. In the spring I add needed lime and disc harrow the top 4" to uncover roots. I hope that ragweed and amaranth will take over because they are a natural cover crops that protects from erosion, shades out other plants, holds moisture, and builds soils. About August 1st I brushhog the ragweed-amaranth, add fertilizer and disc the top 2". The ragweed and amaranth will not come back after August 1st. I add my seed and like to pack it down for best germination. I find this takes less time and far less cost.basically weed free but lack of rain can affect everything.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Unfortunately far more coat and time with your process, and less weed control. I average about 1.5 hours per acre for total spray and planting time. Also much, much cheaper as $80 of chemical literally kills 5 acres. And much cheaper because not only do I not have to own a brush hog or tiller or disc...but the tractor to use it with. Trust me I have gone the tractor route with putting over 500 hours on my old Kubota. That was when I thought I needed a tractor and didn't know any better. By not using my tractor I cut my overall time to 1/3rd per acre and didn't need the 35k in equipment. That's a lot of chemical! I also took control of any weed problems to a much higher level.

[@garymalchow6996]

when you spray 3 times do you use 2-4-d just the first time or all three times?

[@randysanders6620]

Is there a reason not to brush hog the brush first? Thanks

[@aaronshorter864]

Thank you for giving alternate options other than chemicals. They definitely have their purpose but nice to know what the alternatives are.

[@drewharman1690]

I am planting mine next week because we are down here in SWVA! Doing no till this year and going to crop rotate like you talked about!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Sounds awesome Drew...good luck!!

[@drewharman1690]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks buddy you too!

[@exotictones1054]

Good stuff man.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Than you very much!

[@landoncross9815]

Jeff,after your 3 initial sprays would it be beneficial to drag a chain harrow over the thatch before or after seeding?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Landon! There really should be no thatch to work the seed thru by then...I never do. The key is to begin early enough when the weeds aren't more than a foot tall in the Spring.

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Thanks Jeff! I'm going to plant my brassicas and peas here in just a couple days. Wanted to do it sooner but its been to wet for the tractor. Thanks Jeff!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Good luck Isaac, happy planting 😊

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thanksd

[@scottvanremortel3197]

Thanks for the latest and greatest how to video. I have about an acre left to plant in the U.P. sprayed twice so far. bottom land more or less. Good topsoil im not going to lose if i plow or disk due to erosion. floods in the spring. I will plant half in oats-peas and layered rye no till hand broadcast and the other half disked prior to planting with same about labor day. Will see what one works the best. You will not make any friend with Kubota, John Deere or Kiyote compact tractor dealers for DIY food plotters since they will no longer need tractors to plow, disk or rotovate. The one question i have still is with clover plots being changed to brassicas or cereal blends. Do i need to rotovate living clover in for the "green manure effect" or can i spray these just prior to planting also for the added N?

[@willardflowers7588]

Hey Jeff, when do you or when should plots be fertilized? Prior to planting or after planting?

[@chroniclesofthecreeks]

What did you find out about this?

[@brianlenneman5032]

Looks great!! Hopefully your finishing planting this am!! Going to rain!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Down to 1/2 of two plots out of all of them...waiting on Dylan 😁 Everything fertilized, sprayed, etc. Great feeling. Finished up about 10:30 last night.

[@latishakea2492]

Yeahhh!!

[@curtnomeland97]

Does the brassica seed fall down through all that dead thatch pretty easily or do you do anything to guarantee a better seed to soil contact?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It falls down VERY easy. When you begin spraying in Late April/early May...even the peas and oats fall thru easily

[@williamlasure6301]

I mix till radish with barasca. Is that not good ?buckwheat is cheap but can't get it in fall

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Radish is a brassica...rape, turnip, canola, kale....all brassica.

[@spurbeckski709]

can I spray glyphosate and plot start at the same time I broadcast my seed?

[@spollard_]

What do you recommend to burn off marestail (horsetail). Have a big problem with it!

[@George-ro6bw]

Jeff what variety of peas are you planting?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I like forage peas the best but for some reasons I can't find any. So I had to pay more for Austrian Winter peas...

[@jonzernicke1413]

I'm in central WI and am planting the WHS brassicas and green blend. The soil is like a sponge where I'm at. It's been wet all year. I'm worried if I plant now the seed will rot, but we've got rain coming the next few days. Do I try it now or do I wait? I'm worried if I wait any longer it'll get to be too late.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Jon...not certain of your soil type, but mine is just about all in... You just don't want standing water!

[@lukemorrow3851]

Jeff I know your practices by heart, I have been following you for many years now. I plant all my food plots in very similar fashion as you do. One question I have to ask and I hope you can answer. Why did you go away from using the RTP genesis no till? I feel like if one has the means to use it then it would eliminate a step such as planting the buckwheat. Just curios what your thought is on this.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

We really had to force ourselves to use it. I like frost seeding switch better and it is faster. The tiny seeds are easier and faster broadcast and overall it is much faster to just broadcast and just as effective. I actually like the more even distribution of seed too...like with the buckwheat. This year part of my buckwheat was drilled and I like the broadcasted portions better. Overall faster, cheaper, no heavy equipment needed and just as effective or more depending on what is being planted. Great machine but not for me and how I like to plant...also don't need to burn up a side by side (we burned up two transmissions) or buy a tractor to use it 😊

[@lukemorrow3851]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks for the input. Your opinion carries a lot of weight, good luck this year. As a 2017 client I couldn’t be happier with the success we have had since you have visited our property. Shoot straight!

[@George-ro6bw]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 This information has been extremely helpful Jeff. Thanks much.

[@randydunmire]

I am starting a new food plot this year in PA. I just purchased 15 lbs. of Forage Radish to start this plot off. Stupid question, can I spread the seed right to the ground after I killed all the vegetation off or will I need to till up the soil and spread?

[@FirmTacticalSolution]

With the plot start chemicals...do you add it prior to seeding, during, or after?

[@davidmartin8823]

Jeff, do you think this weekend would be too early to plant the Northwoods Fall Forage blend with Tillage radish? I have a small (3/4 acre) plot in a wooded area with absolutely no ag nearby and a small but hungry deer herd. There's supposed to be rain every day next week and I still plan to top dress the plot with rye in September.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

David, I would definitely go for it!! Sounds perfect for you...all of mine will be in for WI and MN by lunch.

[@joekelly4870]

So after labor day sow 200 pounds of the rye per acre. Than I know you said too layer it. I can't remember the schedule after the first spread of rye. Is it 200 pounds every 2 weeks past labor day until it has a total of 3 applications?

[@beachralph]

And also do I use deer grow that you use on your videos

[@stevoky]

I had a time getting a good buckwheat crop for two years. But this year It was great. I changed nothing and followed your methods to the word. Only thing different this year was I missed the early spraying and my rye was super tall this year before I sprayed but it worked great. I don't know the difference in results if anything it should have been worse this year.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

That's great Steve!! I like when I have some ryebtonseedbintobas long as it doesn't go to seed....

[@jasenanhalt1071]

Hey Jeff, I planted into my buckwheat last week however we had a few wind storms lay some of it down before planting. Will most of the seed find their way to the soil?

[@jerryperron5243]

What is the spreader setting for the WHS blend roughly?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

I go heavy...5

[@dougcabak9226]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 What setting do you use for your Sweet Feast Brassica with tillage radish added?

[@briandaniel9434]

What setting on the 2750 for buckwheat? Soil requirements? Using your seed 100% next year.

[@mickeys290]

Hello I've planted food plot last year for the 1st time and we did really good, my question is now, what should I do now to re plant it? should I kill my previous deer food plots? or just mown and troth new seeds? What should I do? Thank you

[@RS-ms1bz]

Jeff, how long do you think brassica seed can sit on the ground without any rain? We have had nearly no rain over the last month and none in sight. Kind of at a loss when to plant. Should I wait until later this month when it looks like rain or try to lay it down now? I realize time is running out to get it started. The food plot is in northern West Virginia.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi RS, you still have a lot of time...ideal for your area is more like 8/15-8/20...maybe even a bit later is okay. I wouldn't worry too much right now 😊

[@jmharris23]

Did you also fertilize this plot before you put out the buckwheat, peas, oats?

[@bobwiese6128]

Thanks Mr. Sturgis

[@adamrodenhouse4555]

Thanks for another great vid, Jeff. Due to poor soil my buckwheat cover crop was a fail. I am thinking of spraying to kill any weeds, apply Plot Start to help with soil PH for this year then planting 100% layered Rye. Would you concur or advise a different process?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Adam...it depends on your soil and amount of weeds? I would plant what I just planted in this video. Or the rye depending on a host of factors.

[@adamrodenhouse4555]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 minimal amount of weeds. PH around 5.0-5.5

[@adamrodenhouse4555]

Sandy northern Mi soil.

[@stevegermain1222]

As always Jeff awesome information I would have tried to be first but I was listening to Pink Floyd shine on you crazy diamond pretty much reminded me of you and your talents getting very antsy to put in my plots down here in South Carolina normally I'd plant the summer plot because bow season opens September 15th chomping at the bit but holding off thanks for all the info bud

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha, sounds like a good morning Steve and thank you 😊 It is getting close...happy planting down there!!

[@russelllangworthy994]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Is Steve saying you've lost your mind due to a bad acid trip? Because that's what Shine On You Crazy Diamond is about.

[@adamelliott8424]

Hey Jeff, what’s your opinion on mixing rye And winter wheat ?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Not a bad idea...but typically 1 is better than the other for your soil type and seed availability. Wheat...heavier, better soil...Rye is for any soil. Rye has a more powerful growth pattern...twice as high as wheat when mature, for example. Wheat is slightly more preferred? Both germinate very well. Have definitely mixed them before and I could tell no difference in use.

[@adamelliott8424]

Okay thanks for the reply, wasn’t sure if mixing was a good or bad idea. Thanks for answering that question

[@wisconsinwhitetail9744]

Jeff is there any reason for planting your corn so late? I see you planted quite late last year too. If this is late July like you said you are really cutting it close for the corn to even finish growing. You might have some moldy ears this winter.

[@terrybrady5649]

I'm putting down some seed this weekend because we have some rain coming. I'm doing the north woods whitetail brassica blend on half and the green forage blend on the other half. Should I plant them at the same time or hold off a few weeks on the forage blend? We're in the norther part of lower Michigan.

[@travisethridge4062]

Best Whitetail deer content and information on KZbin. I went a brassica clover mix this year. Should I use urea on that as fertilizer?

[@srgtkankles]

Thanks Jeff appreciate the info!

[@youdontceemee4436]

Hey Jeff, I have a populated wild brook trout stream running through the middle of my 11 acres. It’s a fantastic piece with a ton of wildlife. Because of the stream I don’t want to use any chemicals or fertilizer. I planted buckwheat in a small opening and it came up pretty good considering the seed was just spread on top of weedy ground. Do you have any suggestions to combat the weeds without chemicals. Also could spreading lime affect the water quality? Thanks

[@nadams8148]

Hey Jeff, did you broadcast only in this plot or did you cultipack also for better seed to soil contact? Would it be beneficial to cultipack in this scenario?

[@jesseulicki]

Jeff, what was the PH of that 2.5 acres?

[@archerontario]

What about burning off ground ?

[@bowhunter182]

Enjoy your videos, If you plant rye in early September, how high does it grow?( It's been very dry ,so I haven't planted yet) Can I then frost seed with clover in the spring? I'm in Pennsylvania .Thanks

[@josephconway9489]

Hi Jeff! Have you tried the new crimper/cultipacker from packermaxx?? I would love to see a review and how the crimper works for you. We are considering that for 2022 Thanks for all you do for the community. Our no till buckwheat looks awesome and is ready to be seeded rolled and sprayed this weekend

[@beachralph]

Good morning Jeff I live North eastern Ontario Canada can I plant fall rye and brassica in a area on my property in wooded are. And love all your videos so much details in them great work thank you. Ralph

[@c7u3676]

I'm in Western Wisconsin. And I was planning on planting rye this week because of the rain in the forecast and because I'm out of town for the 1st part of September. Would you recommend against that?

[@saypuppy]

I am wondering the exact same thing.

[@derekmuche8927]

Better later than earlier.

[@docksman001]

Jeff, are you mixing your 41% and 2,4 - in the same batch ot doing 2 separate sprays ?? Thanks for the great information, especially the hanging vines !

[@runningremingtons]

Usually it will solidify if mixed together unless sprayed immediately

[@johnmcmahon1196]

Hi Jeff, you say food plotters make bad farmers and farmers make bad food plotters. One thing I don’t get is why can’t the farmer apply the same practice/ he uses on his ag fields to a small one acre plot and get as good or better result than no till? How is it different? I am not a farmer and I appreciate your tips as your no till method is how I made my first winter Rye plot last year, but I think I’m Missing something.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi John! It's the overall strategy AND various food plot combinations they have never planted. Layering methods. Seasonal timing.. Irregular shapes. The scale of food plotting, appropriate equipment. I know for a fact there are farmers that are great food plotters...but it is an entirely different ball game. Most of the time when there are farmers who plant client food plots, they have to be instructed exactly how, when and what to plant. Big equipment doesn't translate into a good food plotter, in fact...it is usually the opposite. Many times you can't use big equipment in food plots...about 1/2 of my personal 18 acres of plots but equipment isn't an option due to rocks, access, size of plots, erosion concern...to name a few.

[@johnmcmahon1196]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thanks for clearing up a few things! It makes more sense to me now!

[@saypuppy]

Jeff, just looking for a quick confirmation...you did mention planting rye in SPRING just now, right? Ive thought about doing that but im always seeing it only done in fall.

[@johnfriend4275]

Hi Jeff. North woods does not sell peas on their own. When you say peas what type? Forage Pease? Planting first time plot like you in video and hope to do Ultimate no till next year. Also I’d Forage blend something to consider for first time plot? Thanks!

[@deercamp3479]

Austrian winter peas!

[@johndhead1]

Hello Jeff. I watch all of your very informative you tube vids as soon as they appear. I have been using your no till method with some success. My biggest problem however is with both turkeys and crows eating the seeds before they can germinate. Short of drilling or dragging my plots , would you have any advice to minimize the hungry foul in my area?

[@ryanstrain4071]

Wait brassicas for one year only? This is my 2nd year in a row we are only planting 3 acres

[@wesleygreenhunt]

Looks great Jeff! Putting my plots in this weekend with chances of rain all next week! Can’t believe it’s almost that time again!!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Oh man that's awesome Wesley...always a great feeling to be done because that means that the season is just around the corner 😊

[@wesleygreenhunt]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I’ve been following you for a while now and I can truly say that your practices work. I’ve been applying them to the farms I hunt as long as the landowner is okay with my plans and I can already see a big difference. You’re one of a kind when it comes to whitetail information. Big thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to make these videos for all of us!

[@bill.friedrich3817]

Jeff, I notice none of your food plot videos mention adding fertilizer. Why is this not a part of your process?

[@bodhranlowd]

I envy how accessible chemicals are in the USA, in Canada most chemicals are banned for non-agricultural uses and banned for non-licensed purchases, even small-scale farmers are finding it harder and harder to obtain them.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Wow that's not good, in particular for the farmers! BTW I hope to be up there fishing in a few weeks!! Hope the borders don't stay closed...

[@bodhranlowd]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Aug 9 onward fully vaccinated Americans can travel to Canada. Hope you have a great fishing trip! Wouldn’t I love to have you design my hunting land!

[@stevegermain1222]

And just a reminder this year I'm going no till my buckwheat is over knee-high I got that in a little late

[@stevegermain1222]

Hey sorry the coffee's kicking in I got one question why did you take down the gray dogwood I think I would have left a couple clumps out in the plot for structure shade or competition alright I'll lay off the coffee

[@Ivan-ud1gr]

Goats could make it weed-free - but that has different costs and other friction associated.

[@genehamel4424]

Still great content in 2024!

[@tannerwirth3383]

Hi Jeff, what do you recommend for pound per acre if I was to use tillage radish rape and turnip?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Tanner...I recommend the Northwoods Whitetails blend. You can't use more than a pound of purple top...I wouldn't use dwarf Essex rape if I can help it and each is a different pound per acre. For example purple top is 3#s per acre. Rape is 5#s per acre, forage turnip is 6-8#s per acre and radish is 15#s per acre broadcasted. You have to pick the seeds you want to use, then figure the pounds per acre of each seed and then add appropriately so you combine the various pounds per acre into a full acre of seed. I hope that helps a little? With cheap shipping and s quality blend already calculated and at a fair price, it is hard to beat buying a quality blend already assembled for you.

[@40beretta1]

It is frustrating ill admit. after watching; 1. I'm way late to this game 2. realizing how much I have to learn is even more frustrating. 3. I wish I had found Whitetail Habitat Solutions back in April / May. Jeff 15 mins explain it better than anyone on YT... I'm your student now.

[@shawnmyers9571]

Just got done putting in Winter rye and winter wheat !

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Shawn...very early for both. Hopefully light amounts?

[@shawnmyers9571]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I know ur busy and can’t answer all tha ?’s but I live in western N.C. When do I need to plant rye and oats ?

[@eddietolbert5308]

First??

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Great job Eddie 😊