Nice plot, I plant a little thicker and fertilize for max performance. Usually my acre plot will end up about waist high by oct 1. Deer love to bed down in them during the mid day by me. Not sure where in Wisconsin you are but your plots are about equal with mine in north central WI.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 last year had a giant walk out at 130 pm opening day. Feed out and bedded down. Have does and fawns always come out at all points in the day feed and lay down .
We have to be overseeding. Ugh. If that’s all you’re using for seeds in that container for the size of that plot, we definitely are. Thank you for showing that, learning lessons for next year. Our plots are no where near yours. And they’re all dying from the heat and no rain. Sucks. Right before season too
I used to overseed all my brassicas too the first couple years. It’s a lot easier to overseed on tilled plots. When no tilling you won’t get as good of germination and will have too seed slightly thicker.
Great plot! You mentioned water hemp,I planted a summer blend into clean bottom ground in june. It germinated in 2 days because of moisture in the soil. Then 30 days no rain and hemp got started and grew 2 to 3 ft high all over the 2 acres. I had to kill it all off mid july. Was wondering what you use to burn down your weeds before planting especially water hemp. Thanks for any input yoi may have.
24D mixed with gly wait 7-10 days they seed and clutipack. If it’s wet/ loose ground usually the culipacker with do a decent job at working in and covering the seed. Tilling will just bring up a ton of weeds.
Is this central Wisconsin? I’m not asking where you are specifically, but we are looking at retiring in central Wisconsin in 2 years and I’m wondering if all the things you plant will be applicable to the area we are looking to move to. I’m finding your videos helpful and appreciate the work and information you put into them.
I’m in Southern Wi, Jefferson Co. It depends on how much ag is around. The more ag the easier it is to grow small plots. The less ag around the bigger your plots will need to be. Brassicas will work anywhere.
Not 100% sure but I’ve read that when they bolt and flower like that they were planted a little early. Here in NC they usually don’t plant until last week of August to end of September when the soybean leaves are turning yellow. As hot as it’s been lately though most are just now starting to plant fall plots. Looks great though to me good luck to you
Depends on how thick the thatch is. If it’s a lot of grass and not much soil exposure you might not get the best germination. It can turn out. The thicker the thatch and more compacted the ground the slower the growth will be the first month. But it will turn out fine.
How are you keeping the deer from eating them up before they get a chance to grow? Every time I plant them they get eaten before they get a chance to get big?
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 right on. We have clover/alfalfa in other spots here and not much ag close. Probably why they’ve hit ours harder. Appreciate the response and good luck!
What happened to the top of your walnut tree? Something break it off or did you top it? I've heard Walnut trees keep other plants from growing under it. That wouldn't be good for a food plot.
A big storm came through about a week after planting and topped off that tree along with a bunch of bigger trees. I probably will cut it down in the future just to keep that opening big. I have other food plots by other walnuts and I haven’t seen any difference. The shade and roots sucking moisture is what’s mainly going to affect your plot just like any other tree species. I think the walnuts only affect certain crops like Tomatoes. Etc.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 Every part of a black walnut tree contains a chemical called juglone, which is what makes the growth of other plants so difficult near a black walnut tree.
Great video! Cannot believe how much work you do.
Thanks 👍 I enjoy the work more than the hunting LOL
Omg!! Nice food plot! I hope you get a wall hanger with all the work you've done. Great video.
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I done my foodplot from your videos thanks for all the good info it's doing great you got that big buck tied up yet
I’ll have him tied up once he moves back into the area 👍
awesome content, its been a pleasure to watch this progression and lessons learned.
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Nice job! That's a great plot
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Nice plot, I plant a little thicker and fertilize for max performance. Usually my acre plot will end up about waist high by oct 1. Deer love to bed down in them during the mid day by me. Not sure where in Wisconsin you are but your plots are about equal with mine in north central WI.
I’ve never seen deer beds in my brassicas. I’m in southern Wi, Jefferson Co.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 last year had a giant walk out at 130 pm opening day. Feed out and bedded down. Have does and fawns always come out at all points in the day feed and lay down .
Great job enjoyed the video, just got my last plot in yesterday hope it looks like yours, needing some rain here in EC Missouri
Looks like more rain chances next week and big cooldown the rest of September.
Great video keep them coming bud
Thanks. A lot more brassica videos coming soon.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 I planted my Brassicas on July 23 like u.They look awesome
We have to be overseeding. Ugh. If that’s all you’re using for seeds in that container for the size of that plot, we definitely are. Thank you for showing that, learning lessons for next year. Our plots are no where near yours. And they’re all dying from the heat and no rain. Sucks. Right before season too
If they're dying that bad, overseed w winter rye at 200# per acre and you'll have green for the deer.
I used to overseed all my brassicas too the first couple years. It’s a lot easier to overseed on tilled plots. When no tilling you won’t get as good of germination and will have too seed slightly thicker.
Great plot! You mentioned water hemp,I planted a summer blend into clean bottom ground in june. It germinated in 2 days because of moisture in the soil. Then 30 days no rain and hemp got started and grew 2 to 3 ft high all over the 2 acres. I had to kill it all off mid july. Was wondering what you use to burn down your weeds before planting especially water hemp. Thanks for any input yoi may have.
24D mixed with gly wait 7-10 days they seed and clutipack. If it’s wet/ loose ground usually the culipacker with do a decent job at working in and covering the seed. Tilling will just bring up a ton of weeds.
Probably should wait longer than 7-10 days with using 2-4-d...stays active in the soil longer..it'll kill your seed..I'd give it a full month
Great videos. When was this plot planted? I'm seeing good growth in my plots from Aug 5th plant. No radish or turnips yet.
This was planted July 22. I generally try and get all my brassicas in between July 20 and Aug 10
Is this central Wisconsin? I’m not asking where you are specifically, but we are looking at retiring in central Wisconsin in 2 years and I’m wondering if all the things you plant will be applicable to the area we are looking to move to. I’m finding your videos helpful and appreciate the work and information you put into them.
I’m in Southern Wi, Jefferson Co. It depends on how much ag is around. The more ag the easier it is to grow small plots. The less ag around the bigger your plots will need to be. Brassicas will work anywhere.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 Thanks!
Not 100% sure but I’ve read that when they bolt and flower like that they were planted a little early. Here in NC they usually don’t plant until last week of August to end of September when the soybean leaves are turning yellow. As hot as it’s been lately though most are just now starting to plant fall plots. Looks great though to me good luck to you
Yeah that definitely could be why that happened. But I’ve never had issues in the past with them doing that.
Can i spread seed into thatch and have good results. Did a soil test and amazingly its ready to go
Depends on how thick the thatch is. If it’s a lot of grass and not much soil exposure you might not get the best germination. It can turn out. The thicker the thatch and more compacted the ground the slower the growth will be the first month. But it will turn out fine.
You do a good job young fella.
What are you using for fertilizer?
This was a first yr plot. I didn’t fertilize at all. I did put a good amount of 9-23-31 down this year on this plot.
How are you keeping the deer from eating them up before they get a chance to grow? Every time I plant them they get eaten before they get a chance to get big?
I’m in a heavily agricultural area. There is 200-300 acres of beans in the fields close by to this property
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 so they leave your plants alone because there is so many?
Our 1/2 acre brassica plot has been hit HARD by browse. Hopefully yours lasts til season
I expect this plot to last until late Jan or February. We have a few other small soybean plots on this property too.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 right on. We have clover/alfalfa in other spots here and not much ag close. Probably why they’ve hit ours harder. Appreciate the response and good luck!
What happened to the top of your walnut tree? Something break it off or did you top it? I've heard Walnut trees keep other plants from growing under it. That wouldn't be good for a food plot.
A big storm came through about a week after planting and topped off that tree along with a bunch of bigger trees. I probably will cut it down in the future just to keep that opening big.
I have other food plots by other walnuts and I haven’t seen any difference. The shade and roots sucking moisture is what’s mainly going to affect your plot just like any other tree species. I think the walnuts only affect certain crops like Tomatoes. Etc.
@@wisconsinwhitetail9744 Every part of a black walnut tree contains a chemical called juglone, which is what makes the growth of other plants so difficult near a black walnut tree.
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