ABSEED.COM: Planting Wild Game Seed

Planting Wild Game Seed

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

"ABC" Deer Mix - Spring: This mixture is a blend of Aeschynomene, Soybeans, Buckwheat, Cowpeas, Ladino Clover, Millet, Chufa, Alfalfa, White Dutch Clover, Perennial Ryegrass, Lespedeza, Delar Small Burnett and Sainfoin. Plant 20 to 40 pounds per acre April to August.

"ABC" Deer Salad (Canola) - Fall: Canola is in the rape family, and it grows like turnips. Deer love the lush leafy "greens." Plant it in the fall, and it grows all winter. Use 10 to 12 pounds per acre. It may be mixed with other fall items to improve deer browse.

"ABC" DNR Deer Mixture - Fall: This is a mixture for fall planting based on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recommendations. It contains Wheat, Wrens Abruzzi Rye, Ryegrass and Clover. Plant through October at 50 to 90 pounds per acre. Fertilize and lime according to soil test, or apply 600 pounds of a 10-10-10 fertilizer plus 50 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre. Also lime at a rate of 1 - 2 tons per acre (add more if needed).

"ABC" Deer / Turkey Annual Fall Mixture: This mixture contains Austrian Winter Peas, Wrens Abruzzi Rye, Wheat, Dixie Reseeding Crimson Clover, Hairy Vetch and oats. Plant 75 to 90 pounds per acre August to October. Fertilize and lime according to soil test, or apply 600 pounds of a 10-10-10 fertilizer plus 50 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre. Also lime at a rate of 1 - 2 tons per acre (add more if needed).

"ABC" Deer / Turkey Mix - Spring: This mixture is a blend of Aeschynomene, Chufa, Pensacola Bahiagrass, White Proso Millet, Milo, Ladino Clover, White Clover, Reseeding Cowpeas and Perennial Ryegrass. Plant 20 to 40 pounds per acre April to August.

"ABC" Deer / Turkey Perennial Fall Mixture: This mixture contains Bigbee Berseem Clover, Regal Ladino Clover, Osceola Ladino Clover, White Dutch Clover, Kenland Red Clover, Dixie Reseeding Crimson Clover, Austrian Winter Peas, Hairy Vetch, Wrens Abruzzi Rye and Wheat. Plant 60 to 75 pounds per acre in late August to October. Fertilize and lime according to soil test, or apply 600 pounds of a 10-10-10 fertilizer plus 50 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre. Also lime at a rate of 1 - 2 tons per acre (add more if needed).

"ABC" Dove Mix - Late Spring: This mixture contains Millets, Sunflowers, Grain Sorghum, Sesame and Buckwheat. Fields should be 5 to 10 acres. Large fields can be planted if the field is long and narrow. If hunters are posted on both sides, fields should be 100 yards wide. Fields should be near a good water supply. Limit hunts to once or twice a week. Plant 25 to 35 pounds per acre June to August.

"ABC" Fall Overseeder Mix: This mixture is an economical blend excellent for replenishing depleted spring food plots. It contains a mix of small grains, Ryegrass, Clovers and Brassica. It works best with some soil preparation, but it may be broadcast into existing food plots with good success. Plant 100 pounds per acre August to November.

"ABC" Georgia Wildlife Delight - Fall: This mixture is our own blend of 12 types of perennials and annuals for all types of wildlife. Plant in open fields, forest openings, logging roads, logging loading docks, fire trails, utility lines and on the edges of fields. Plant August to November at 30 to 40 pounds per acre. Fertilize and lime according to soil test, or apply 600 pounds of a 10-10-10 fertilizer plus 50 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre. Also lime at a rate of 1 - 2 tons per acre (add more if needed).

"ABC" Georgia Wildlife Delight - Spring: This mixture is our own blend of 13 kinds of seed that will attract and maintain quail, doves, deer, turkey and rabbits. Plant in open spots in the forest, logging roads, fire trails and along the edges of woods. Work up the ground with a disk, plow, or roto tiller. This blend is the best-proven mixture planted in the spring and summer. Plant 25 to 35 pounds per acre April to July.

"ABC" Hunters Choice Clover Mix - Fall / Spring: This mixture contains reseeding annual, bi-annual, and perennial clovers. It may be planted as a pure stand or used to "sweeten up" food plots. Plant 12 to 15 pounds per acre in the fall or spring.

"ABC" Logical Alternative - Fall: This mixture is a blend of Rape, Canola, Chicory, Red Clover and White Clover. It is a very good mix to be planted by itself or added to enhance a lesser quality mix or food plot. Plant in the fall at 5 pounds per ½ acre (10 pounds per acre).

"ABC" Quail Mix: This mixture contains Hegari, Millets, Sunflowers, Buckwheat, Egyptian Wheat, (Kobe or Korean) Lespedeza, Sesame and Bobwhite Soybeans. Plant in small fields, in wood loading docks and along the sides of roads. Provide 1/8 to 1/4 acre food plots for each covey. Plant 15 to 20 pounds per 1/2 acre.

Aeschynomene (American Jointvetch): This plant is a reseeding annual legume. It does well in low, wet land that is even subject to flooding. It is good for deer, cattle, ducks, quail and doves and is very high in protein. Mature plants reach 3 to 6 ft. Early growth is slow. Plant 15 to 20 pounds per acre March to July. Game will forage in 6 to 8 weeks. For excellent results, plant with grain sorghum.

Alfalfa: This plant is an excellent perennial legume which is high in protein. Plant in early fall or early spring at 20 pounds per acre or add to perennial mixes.

Alyceclover: This plant is a summer annual legume, maturing seed in October. It is an excellent deer browse especially when mixed with cowpeas. Plant April to July at 15 to 20 pounds per acre. Inoculate seed with type EL inoculant. It is not sensitive to soil pH.

Austrian Winter Peas (Annual): This plant is closely related to garden peas (English). The vines will get 5' long on good ground. It good for deer and turkey, and it is a soil builder so fertilizer is not needed. Plant 30 to 40 pounds per acre in the fall. They will grow throughout the cooler months, but for added forage add ryegrass, grain and clover.