Avondale
Platinum Member
I have planted a food plot this year and am looking for info about plot maintenance between now and deer season. I put in an alfalfa based hay mix as well as a cover crop of oats. This is intended as a deer field and do not need production from the plot so want to optimize for the fall.
Some questions come to mind:
1. Assuming the oats grow first, should I ever mow them or just let them stand?
2. Will the oats, if left standing, re-seed themselves for next year?
3. Can I "pack/roll" the plot after emergence with out doing more harm than good (I do not own a roller/cultipacker now but am looking for one at auctions)?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Some questions come to mind:
1. Assuming the oats grow first, should I ever mow them or just let them stand?
2. Will the oats, if left standing, re-seed themselves for next year?
3. Can I "pack/roll" the plot after emergence with out doing more harm than good (I do not own a roller/cultipacker now but am looking for one at auctions)?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks