When should the Broadside blend be planted in northern Mississippi?
Filed under: Ask Grant, Food Plots
The question is the farmer plants soybeans in May and cuts around Nov. could I spread eagle seed broadside over top of the soybeans and the crop come up? I’m going to plant 3 plots in this same seed mix.One field will be 1 acre and the other 2 plots are going to be long half acres. Whats your thoughts on planting like this; I will also plant in the last part of August. because I live in North MS.
Thanks for your help and keep up the great work on the videos.
Corey,
Broadside should be planted 45 to 60 days before the first expected frost. The average first frost date in northern Mississippi is during late October (check out: http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-mississippi-first-frost-date-map.php). Based on this information I’d suggest planting during the first week or two of September. Within that range I’d try to broadcast the Broadside just before a rain. There will normally be a higher germination rate for seed that’s broadcast if it’s planted just before or even during a rain.
This technique usually results in rapid germination and prevents seed from being damaged by desiccation and/or being consumed by rodents and birds.
You need to check with landowner/farmer to insure they are OK with Broadside germinating before the soybean crop is harvested. I’ve used this technique often with great results!
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