Food Plot Basics
* Borderline has its own map details below.
PERENNIALS
- FOUNDATION CLOVER
- CLOVER SELECT
ANNUALS
- BUCK BRUNCH
- CLOSING TIME
- LAST STAND
- LONG RANGE
- LOCK DOWN
- BORDERLINE *
Components
Ladino Clover, Medium Red Clover, Arrowleaf Clover, Crimson Clover
Seeding Rate
8 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Spring or Fall
Annual or Perennial
Perennial
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Heavy Soil
Proper Seed Depth
¼” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 6-24-24
CLOVER SELECT
Components
Ladino Clover, Chicory, Medium Red Clover, Crimson Clover
Seeding Rate
8 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Spring or Fall
Annual or Perennial
Perennial
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Heavy Soil
Proper Seed Depth
¼” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 6-24-24
BUCK BRUNCH
Components
Forage Turnip, Purple Top Turnip, Crimson Clover, Rapeseed, Winter Wheat, Annual Ryegrass
Seeding Rate
16 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Spring or Fall
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Most Soil Types – Ensure Good Seed to Soil Contact
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
MAIN EVENT
Components
Radish, Forage Collard, Purple Top Turnip, Forage Turnip, Winfred Brassica, Kale, Rapeseed
Seeding Rate
8 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Late Summer to Early fall
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Well-Drained Soil
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
LAST STAND
Components
Forage Kale, Forage Turnip, Purple Top Turnip, Rapeseed
Seeding Rate
8 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Late Summer to Early fall
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Well-Drained Soil
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
LONG RANGE
Components
Forage Oats, Winter Wheat, Radish, Forage Turnip, Purple Top Turnip, Kale, Rapeseed
Seeding Rate
52 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Late Summer to Early fall
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Well-Drained Soil
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
LOCK DOWN
Components
Winter Peas, Spring Pea, Purple Top Turnip, Forage Turnip, Forage Oats, Winter Wheat
Seeding Rate
34 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Late Summer to Early fall
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Well-Drained Soil
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
BORDERLINE
Components
Sunn Hemp, Sorghum, Millet, Egyptian Wheat, Sorghum-Sudangrass
Seeding Rate
20 lbs./acre
Optimum pH Level
6.0 or higher
Planting Time
Late Spring or Early Summer 60° soil temp necessary
Annual or Perennial
Annual
Ideal Soil Type
Medium to Well-Drained Soil
Proper Seed Depth
½” or less
Lime & Fertilizer Recommendations Per Acre
2,000 lbs. of lime/300 lbs. of 17-17-17
