What should I plant in Michigan to attract deer during the late season?

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Hello, I am from Michigan and I am curious as too what you think I should plant for the late season. The field I want to plant in is currently corn which I didn’t plant the farmer who owns it planted that. He has given me permission to plant anything in it. I just have to wait for him to get the corn off but what do you think would be best?

Thank you
Andrew Dent

Andrew,

Most forages do best if planted 45 to 60 days before the first frost. That doesn’t mean that forages won’t grow if planted closer to the first frost or even after the first frost.  It does mean that the crops probably won’t be as productive (produce as much tonnage) due to the shortened growing season.  

Many farmers plant a cover crop in standing corn (before the corn is harvested).  The corn harvesting process will damage some of the new forage.  However, the added growing days allows the undamaged forage to produce more tonnage than what will be damaged by most harvesting operations.

Blends, like Eagle Seed’s Broadside, that include a forage wheat and brassicas grow quicker than other types of forage.  Producing quality forage quickly will be very important for your situation.

Enjoy creation,

grant