What should I plant in a flood zone?
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Question
Good Afternoon: Grant.
The Question I have for you is. I hunt a 30 acre plot of land in NE Ohio, they have normal farm crop but theres not much hunting area by them, but theres a large creek and all the hunting area is a bottom but I want to plant a plot about 100 yards long by 30 yards wide, but the problem is if we get a heavy rain or long rain it floods for a day or two then goes back down, What would you suggest to plant and what should I do to prep for this area? thank you and sorry for the long explanation.
The Question I have for you is. I hunt a 30 acre plot of land in NE Ohio, they have normal farm crop but theres not much hunting area by them, but theres a large creek and all the hunting area is a bottom but I want to plant a plot about 100 yards long by 30 yards wide, but the problem is if we get a heavy rain or long rain it floods for a day or two then goes back down, What would you suggest to plant and what should I do to prep for this area? thank you and sorry for the long explanation.
Shane,
It’s always risky to plant crops in flood zones. I’m not aware of any forage crop that does well when flooded. Did the area you wish to plant go underwater during the recent flooding?
How often does the area flood? If only once every ten years, then that’s an acceptable risk. If it floods every few years then I’d find another location.
Enjoy creation,
grant
January 12, 2016
