Top 5 Food Plot Mistakes

[@stevenjames14]

Thanks for your honesty

[@eddiewallace5272]

You are preaching what I’ve learned the hard way though out the years especially what I call buck in a bag blends. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and information with us ✅💥✌️

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thanks a lot Eddie...really appreciate your feedback based on experience too!

[@travisethridge4062]

Best Whitetail deer content on KZbin. Thanks Jeff

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Thank you very much Travis that means a lot to me!

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 he's right!

[@MyVisualRomance]

In the north, yes.

[@adamwiech4874]

I've come to the conclusion after many years of doing this and getting this great info from Jeff that he so graciously shares with us all ,is keep it basic I've improved my property but just maintains the natural browse ,and planting basic plots of ,annual clover that will be later disced under for nitrogen for my brassicas ,rye and a few acres of corn and I've had great success ,good deer hunting well into new York's long gun season and many trophy bucks on the wall . Good sound harvest practices and a little sweat equity and you can improve your property without huge financial invesents ,,thanks again Jeff as always great useful info.

[@kdsberman]

Awesome video Jeff. New food plotter, really learning about lime. Wondering, between ag/pelletized/liquid lime, is one better than the other or will they all do the trick? Looking to add lime to two 1/2 acre plots. Thanks!

[@dalehicks1996]

What about pelletized lime?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Pelletized lime is just powdered lime smashed into a pellet form that breaks apart when wet.

[@theback40]

Agreed! Deer have plent of summer time food. I also agree that no-till is the best way to build good food plots and save a lot of money in the long run. So I suggest the following motto for all of us food plotters: "In the summer we feed the soil, in the fall we feed the deer".

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Amen to that!

[@MyVisualRomance]

Well he did say in clay you gotta disk the lime in so there’s always exceptions.

[@chrisgraber7193]

Is adding pulverized lime first and then liquid lime 2nd before planting a strategy for getting quick results while the ag lime takes hold?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Chris! I like doing that with Plot Start...a great 1-2 punch 😊

[@laredfishaddict3442]

What switch grass seed do you recommend for Louisiana?

[@bobbryant4292]

So much info. Thanks for all the education. I'm overwhelmed by all the info. Still trying to figure out what to plant for my fall food plot. Appreciate all the info

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You are very welcome Bob, I hope it helps you sort it out!!

[@dalehicks1996]

What about Eagle seeds forage soybeans. They advertise that browsing stimulates growth.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You want beans in thr Fall/Winter...typically not during the Summer.

[@jjoohhnn8899]

Do you have any tips for Central North Carolina

[@George-ro6bw]

Good and very true stuff Jeff. Remember after everything else fails - read the directions.

[@daveschreier6019]

Thanks for another great video Jeff .

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

You are very welcome Dave, I hope that you are having a great weekend!

[@robertltessier5601]

Great content Jeff. Lime is the key and probably the most important factor in planting. We have struggled a couple years adjusting ph and will really push the lime heavier this year. Our plots run 5.4 to 6.1. We find it’s a long term project to get sufficient lime down in remote areas. We use pelletized lime as it’s easier to get it in our remote areas. Again thanks and stay safe.

[@benborgschatz9525]

Can I use Barn lime to help bring up soil ph? Should I put lime down before or after spraying chemicals to kill weeds? Thank you for all your advice, really appreciate all your help.

[@beardedcodeman119]

Hi Jeff will plot screen come up though simazine sprayed ground

[@FSU1HEMI1]

I thought we are to grow the herd in the fall not the summer?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

If you need to reduce herd #s you do that by getting rid of summer food before any other tactic, first. If you want to raise deer numbers you do that by adding summer food so that you build a summer doe fawning range, first. Really easy step either way...

[@RonFleener]

So does this mean that a Tetraploid Ryegrass seed in my throw and grow is no good?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Amen to that! Really a bad seed for food plots...

[@RonFleener]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 thank you. I'm new to food plots altogether. Had a corn slinger last year. Wanted to make everything more natural. This definitely helps.

[@dgdehaan1579]

Another great video thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@cowman540]

Jeff could you please do a video on types of chemical to use for different food plot seeding. I have a place to buy chemical but they have no idea what I need to spray on clover , brassica, chicory . I have a lot of grasses and broadleaf weeds in my plots a want to get it gone.but just don't know what to spray

[@TheCowvmd2004]

Wish I watched this 3-4 years ago. Been there, done that. Learned most of these the hard way.

[@chrismacomber9727]

Another good one brother keep it up...got 1 plot done yesterday one more to do next weekend..

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Nice Chris...I like how you stagger the work! Makes it a lot easier and enjoyable just chipping away... Always appreciate it!

[@chrismacomber9727]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 yes it does and raking a almost half acr by hand take a while lol but ya do what ya have to ..

[@randyh.6019]

called about bulk lime a month ago. All quarries were out till june/july good thing the time for lime is anytime

[@carltrano1325]

I almost completely plant fall plots I keep one small clover field . Thanks for all the great information Jeff. What Type of seed can Tolerate lower sun levels something that is just inside of the wood line?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Carl that is a really tough one...there really isn't much that can tolerate partial shade and if a particular forage does, it will tyoically produce to low of a level of volume and attraction

[@troybrake5686]

I waisted a lot of back breaking work in a plot just inside the woods and it was a total disaster, looked great for a week then it all layed down and died, was throw and grow also so the rye just fell over

[@icehog2367]

The soil size isn't how the lime reacts, it's related to the CEC (cation exchange capacity) of the soil, sand is very low, organic soil is very high. Also, sand isn't a small soil particle, it's the largest of all soil particles, clay is the finest.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Clay is bound together so you have to disc it up and break it up...which is why it takes longer for lime to react in clay. Why it reacts faster in lite soil...in lite soil particles aren't bound. So lime can react faster in lite soil. Always make sure to disc and till lime into clay...

[@karvtek]

I have all of these problems. Lol. Sweet beets. No go. Beans are easy but they suck the small plants up like a vacuum. Weeds end up taking over. Brassicas are patchy but end up dying or get eaten. 1/3 acre. The deer still do come though.

[@joshtulip1062]

I learned about seed mixes the hard way my first year. Now I buy it from the local feed store and have had great results. Keeping fingers crossed the switchgrass seed germinates in the next few weeks, thanks for the tips on weed control. Great videos Jeff keep em coming!

[@markerickson8323]

As always, thanks for the solid content. Sad to say that I fell for the big box store plot mixes for a number of years before finding your channel. Using your techniques, I had my best plots ever last year and looking forward to seeing what this season brings.

[@ihus9950]

👍🏻

[@maxgeorge8746]

Great content as usual. When referring to the rye, oats and peas blend, what type of peas are you referring to?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Max, just forage peas. The Austrian Winter peas stay green a little longer...so kind of a mute point when eaten down to the ground by Nov/Dec

[@maxgeorge8746]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thank you very much. I have property in Central Kentucky and I’m trying to find some things to plant in there. I only own about 15 acres.

[@markbartley863]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Can you No-Till the peas?

[@chrisanderson7495]

How about milorganite to keep deer off the plot till its far enough along to handle grazing?

[@johnfriend4275]

Jeff. Thanks for another great video and advise. I am trying to learn about herbicides and see a lot of different 2, 4D options and price ranges. Can you advise on what to use? I see 2,4D Amine? What does this mean? I see 2,4D 200 what does this mean? There seems to be a lot of cost difference. Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge. John Friend

[@timhatfield6367]

Wish he would have answered..chemicals are confusing to me also.

[@cowman540]

Hi Jeff What is the chemical you use to kill grass an broadleaf weeds in a clover and chicory plots

[@annalukanich5388]

How do you keep turkeys from eating the rye seed when overlaying during the fall?

[@timhatfield6367]

Scare crow in camo?

[@suzmell1]

Happy Mother’s Day Diane enjoy your day😀

[@amsbaugh8198]

Is there a herbicide that kills everything but clover?

[@rj3494]

Imox herbicide

[@brianlenz4492]

When adding lime, does it matter when u add the lime? Can u add it along with spraying for weed control or should spreading lime and spraying glysophate be separated by a certain amount of time?

[@TheSmithtj80]

Excellent stuff Jeff! Curious if your switch is spiking yet?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi TJ thank you! Yes last year's switch is 4-8" maybe? This year no germination of new areas or seed yet, as of last Wednesday I think. I would guess on the germination side we are still a week out or more in SW WI and SE MN

[@bfighter125]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I'm still waiting on a reply email from someone, about the How too book, its been 5 days now.

[@ryanmaxwell9544]

Can you broadcast the WHS blend into buckwheat like you’ve shown in previous videos like you do with the sweet feast blend?

[@kevinmcgough3634]

What are your thoughts of feeding protein pellets during the spring and summer?

[@davelieffort1947]

Is Plot start a lime alternative? Did it work on your plots last fall? Thanks for all you do for us!

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It is an alternative!! We have to test spots we will share soon. Pretty awesome...can't wait to use it again this Summer!! Thank you Dave I appreciate it...

[@javanwinders3399]

Great advice! Love watching your videos. You should do a video talking about adjusting the planting dates for different parts of the country. I live in west Tennessee so I know my dates are pushed back later

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Excellent advice as always, I am taking your advice from You tube and your books and applying it to my land.

[@yaomingyungsun]

What if i’m using eagle seed soybeans in South Louisiana, basically is a summer and fall food plot because our winter is a joke.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Depends on if you are creating does problems during the summer time. Of too many deer already, beans are part of the problem. If you need to build deer numbers beans can be part of the solution.

[@joshbyrd7470]

Do you know of anyone providing this kind of information for southern states? I know of Dr. Grant Woods , Steven Fuller from The Huntin Grounds, and some of the Management Advantage team.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It is the exact same concepts of mine that apply anywhere a whitetail roams...just the seed types and planting dates change.

[@dswish1730]

Knowledge is always better than advice.Great stuff as always.Any sign of that non typical yet??Been seeing some good ones here.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi D, thank you! No sign yet but I'm just getting a lot of my cell cams situated. No real camera in spots we saw him in last year at this time. You can just about to recognize some of the old guys right now! Pretty cool...

[@dswish1730]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Ended up with 54 sheds this year .6 matched sets.I think my dog had Covid in his eyes and nose!!He only found 4 on his own.But picked up most of the others.After I saw them first..

[@mike81399]

Thanks Jeff 👍 Appreciate the content as always! Have a great day all! Happy Mother's day all well!

[@underdogoutdoors]

Lime is more important than fertilizer, I lime my fields & even the areas I just brush hog with no food plots bring in wildlife.

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

It is so critical...

[@kurtpearson8597]

Is there something I can plant after the last alfalfa harvest? Maybe spread winter rye over it before the harvest??

[@mikemitchell9157]

Jeff you ever try spreading lime with a hand spreader just close it down to small seed. Just wondering if it would work or just make a dust cloud

[@adamwiech4874]

I'm sure that would work however if your spreading a ton of lime like that it would take you a month of Sundays to get it out

[@mikemitchell9157]

@@adamwiech4874 right but with a bad back it would be better than walking around with a 50lb bag throwing your back out

[@adamwiech4874]

@@mikemitchell9157 very true mike ,my back isn't so good anymore either my friend ,,if you were to do that I'd say get one of the tow behind model spreaders many of them will hold close to 100 lbs or more and let the four wheeler do the work ,or pelletized lime it's more expensive but less labor intensive .best of luck and keep your back healthy.

[@mikemitchell9157]

@@adamwiech4874 tow behind would be good. I'm crafty ill combine a waggon and a hand spreader. Mainly I'm cheap and on an extreme budget lol

[@mikemitchell9157]

@@adamwiech4874 and another tip if you cut your own firewood. 32 in bar. Use the tip. So much easier on the back standing up rather than bending over

[@tomlastname9163]

Have you ever had deer mow your buckwheat down before it gets tall enough to knock down and no till plant

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Noni haven't...the only way it works if you seed into it while it is still standing....

[@tomlastname9163]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I know I have to seed into the buckwheat before knocking down. Just concerned the deer will graze it so much that it won't get tall enough to work

[@Jay-hu1pc]

Hey Jeff next weekend wouldn’t be to late in se Mn to spray the the glyphosate and 24d on the frost seeded switchgrass would it? It’s been pretty cool here this spring still and don’t think any has germinated.

[@markr.1547]

Thanks Jeff going to split my linear food plots like you recommend. Brassicas on one side WHS green forage blend on the other. Would it be ok to plant an edge of corn around them and split down the middle to separate the plots? To screen one plot from another so deer can’t see the other plot without traveling through the corn.

[@maidee9530]

#1 food plot mistake. Poisoning the ground with roundup to make way for a food plot....

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

Should I devote some of my land for deer sanctuaries?

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Hi Issac...up to 80% on large parcels and a minimum of 50% on all parcels...and that includes your food plots. Check out last Thursday's video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ7Rnpyljtdoqqs

[@whitetailhabitatandhunting]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 Thanks!

[@stevoky]

I want to see you plan a truly mountain area. Because Noone has any information on deer movement in the mountains. I have great deer on my property, but no Idea on how to create many of these improvements in super steep mountains.

[@markheidema3699]

We've all made mistakes, that's how we make better foodplots. :)

[@nicholass3487]

What about red clover

[@Grady00683]

Ph is everything, different nutrients uproot during different PH.

[@zackroehl6416]

Why do you use barn lime, vs the ag lime

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

For illustration...but same thing

[@zackroehl6416]

@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 if you use pelletized lime will it do anything different then poudered

[@timbertrophies]

Rye! Rye! Rye! Rye!...etc

[@timothyhendershott9333]

Is that where lime disease comes from? Inquiring minds........

[@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751]

Ha, I hope not? 😊

[@rfb7117]

Jeff...thanks for sharing. Just waiting and spraying the plots before planting our buckwheat in June.