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Prepping for a summer plot

Posted By: txmasterpo

Prepping for a summer plot - 12/12/21 03:39 AM

What do I need to do and when for a good summer food plot? East Texas sandy loam, good water, full sun....y'all school me. MJ
Posted By: Someone

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 12/12/21 06:10 AM

you want to get you a soil test

https://www.sfasu.edu/academics/col...h-outreach/soil-plant-water-analysis-lab

from there spread fert and lime (lime is very important if needed on an acidic east Texas soil

then get any weeds under control and go from there
Posted By: rickym

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 12/12/21 10:36 AM

Soil test first. If you have pine trees near the plot, expect that your going to need to add lime.
Posted By: txmasterpo

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 12/14/21 09:41 PM

no pine trees
Posted By: ctonsmitty

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 12/14/21 10:20 PM

Iron & Clay Peas---plant mid-late May
Posted By: Musky Mike

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 12/31/21 04:41 PM

Be careful of cheap mixes, a lot of them have fillers like high % of rye grass. Rye grass grows fast and looks good, but rarely attracts deers. Before you buy, look at the ingredient label (usually on back, at the bottom) and see what % of the seeds are.
Posted By: DLALLDER

Re: Prepping for a summer plot - 01/02/22 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by ctonsmitty
Iron & Clay Peas---plant mid-late May


X2 and might be able to plant a little earlier. Depends on the rest of our winter and your location. Plant as thick as your pocket book will allow. Lime and fertilize .
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