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Buck’n Oats is a forage oats food plot mix with the bonus of high protein, faster growing
Chicory. Buck’n Oats is more cold and drought resistant to provide longer lasting forage.
Plant in spring or fall in most areas to attract and supplement your deer herd’s nutrition.
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Forage plant seeds contained in the Buck'n Oats mixture...
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Forage Oats:
Sweeter and more tender than plain oats, Forage Oats produces forage that deer love the whole season. These highly palatable forage oats are higher in protein, and more digestible than other forage grains. Forage Oats are more cold and drought resistant so the forage is available during normal stress periods for wildlife. These oats are easy to establish. Deer begin eating them just days after planting and continue eating them throughout the fall/winter season. Forage Oats will also provide additional forage in the spring in northern climates.
BONUS MIX Forage Chicory:
By adding select fast growing, cold tolerant chicory plants, Buck’n Oats gives you a true Bonus. The added chicory will provide more nutrition and more attraction to your food plot than just oats. Chicory plants are packed with protein and minerals that your deer are in search of to supply the energy they need during stress seasons. The chicory varieties selected for Buck’n Oats are faster growing and winter hardy to make sure that they are available quickly and endure through stressful climates. |
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Moisture, Soil Preparation & Planting Depth are crucial to the success of your food plot.
1. Cultivate plot 4-6 inches deep.
2. Add 75 lbs 13-13-13 fertilizer per 1/4 acre and add lime as needed.
3. Broadcast seed (9.5 lbs per 1/4 acre) and cover with no more than 1/4 inch of soil
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Soil Preparation:
We recommend breaking the ground and cultivating the soil 4”- 6” deep. Remove all competing weeds and then add fertilizer and lime as recommended. It is important to level and lightly pack the soil before seeding your plot. You can lightly pack the soil by running over your food plot with an ATV or a roller.
a. Fertilizer Requirements - A soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your plots need for fertilizer & lime. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to 75 lbs of 13-13-13 fertilizer or equivalent per 1/4 acre. We also recommend fertilizing when the plants are 6” tall with 10 lbs of Ammonium Nitrate or equivalent per 1/4 acre to increase the protein & forage available as Buck’n Oats Bonus Mix begins to be heavily grazed by your deer herd. Do not fertilize during a drought.
b. pH of Soil & Liming - The recommended soil pH is 6.0-7.5. A soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your soil pH and the need for lime & fertilizer. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to 500 lbs of lime per 1/4 acre. Soil pH is extremely important since the pH of the soil helps determine if the plants can metabolize the fertilizer in the soil.
Planting Depth:
Plant 3/16” deep by mechanical drill or by broadcasting the seed evenly over the seed bed, dragging the plot to cover the seed. |
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Coverage: 9.5 lbs plants 1/4 acre; approximately 11,000 sq ft
Planting Times: Buck'n Oats Bonus Mix contains forage plant seeds that can be planted in the spring and fall.
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Moisture
Soil moisture is vital. The soil should be moist when planting, with a reasonable expectation of future rainfall. If adequate moisture is not available for an extended period, the plot may become stunted or fail to establish. |
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