How much lime do I need to add, how often do I need to spread lime, and can I just spread it on top of the soil without discing into the ground? FAQYour pH test will tell you how much lime to add. Be prepared to add several tons of lime. Generally, it will take several tons of lime per acre to raise the pH. And usually, once you spread the proper amount of lime to raise the pH to a 7.0, you may not have to… Read More
How do I check my pH? FAQYou can submit a soil sample to a fertilizer plant who in turn will send it into a laboratory. Be prepared to wait a couple of weeks to get the results, or you can use an instant pH soil test kit from Antler King. These kits allow you to test four different plots and it… Read More
What is Plot Max? Is it a type of liquid fertilizer? FAQPLOT MAX is not a liquid fertilizer but a product that “amends or conditions” the soil. It interacts in the soil whereas liquid foliar fed fertilizers must be absorbed through the plant’s stem and leaves. PLOT MAX is, in essence, a soil “tune-up” that allows your soil to function at its greatest ability to produce… Read More
What should I look for as far as ingredients in a DEER MINERAL? FAQMinerals work together like spokes on the wheel of a bicycle tire. If a spoke gets “out of whack” the tire wobbles. A good example is the way calcium and phosphorus interact. Before any calcium can be transformed into antler growth or bone development, enough phosphorus needs to be present in a deer’s diet AND… Read More
What is the best way to plant RED ZONE? Drill it or broadcast and cover? FAQI would say that a drill is the most effective, but if you do not have a drill, broadcast after tilling and then drag or lightly disc it in then visually inspect the field. The RED ZONE seeds are quite large and if they are NOT covered, you run the risk of losing a lot… Read More
How often should I mow my MINI-MAX and TROPHY CLOVER MIX and how should I mow it to the ground? FAQI would suggest mowing these two perennial mixes 2-3 times per year. Mow when you start seeing flowers on the clover plants or when the plants reach a height of 18 inches. Mow the plants back to a height of about 8-10 inches. This type of mowing program will allow for maximum protein levels and… Read More
Why do I need to take a soil test and what is the most important part of the soil test? FAQA soil test will give you the current state of nutrients in the soil that you plan on using for a food plot. For example, you may find out that you need little if any, fertilizer. By far, the most important component of the soil test is the pH level of the soil. The pH… Read More
What should I plant? FAQThis certainly is a loaded question, and I really need more information on the goals of the individual, the layout of the property and surrounding properties, and if the landowner has other food plots on the property. If the landowner’s goals are simply to establish some plots to hunt over, especially during the gun firearm… Read More
