Several weeks ago, deer were browsing the tender buckwheat forage in the Green Cover Seed Summer Release. Ward Laboratories, Inc. tested the buckwheat and found it contained over 25% protein! The buckwheat that was not consumed has flowered and is now producing seed. At this stage, it’s not as palatable to deer. Not to worry! There are other species in the Summer Release that are now providing high quality forage.

This is one reason we prefer blends of multiple species in both warm and cool season food plots. Each species is palatable and matures at a different time. Blends maximize the forage potential of each plot creating a buffet for deer and other critters! over 25% protein! The buckwheat that was not consumed has flowered and is now producing seed. At this stage, it’s not as palatable to deer. Not to worry! There are other species in the Summer Release that are now providing high quality forage. This is one reason we prefer blends of multiple species in both warm and cool season food plots. Each species is palatable and matures at a different time. Blends maximize the forage potential of each plot creating a buffet for deer and other critters!