What forage grows well under walnut trees?
Filed under: Food Plots
Question
I am a disabled hunter who hunts from a 4-wheeler on 60 acres in North-Central Georgia, about 1 hour NE of Atlanta. Rolling hills & thick cover – lots of trees. Surrounded by pastures used for cattle – no agricultural use. I have 2 areas (2 acres & 4 acres) where there are numerous old large Walnut trees. There is very little underbrush in these areas (is it caused by the tannins from the Walnut trees?). I would like to develop food plots in these areas so that I can setup a little farther away to help with concealment and minimize scent.
Can you suggest something to plant that will thrive under the Walnut trees and in moderate sunlight? I am looking for food plot solutions for both warm & cool weather.
Many Thanks!!
Greg,
Walnut trees do produce a mild toxin (juglone) that inhibits many plants from growing near them. This is why there’s not much growth underneath the walnut trees where you hunt. I’ve found that clover tends to grow better than most forage crops underneath walnut trees. You might establishing a clover blend in these areas.
Enjoy creation,
grant
