Allen Emmons

I am looking to find when and where winter peas (was told this was name) will be available for plots? I have never used these, so not very familiar how they grow, or attract deer. If not this, would welcome any suggestions.

PensacolaEd

The problem with the Austrian Winter Peas is the same as the Iron Clay Peas, that is unless you have a 2-3 acre food plot, or put up an electric fence to keep the deer out when the plants are getting established, the deer absolutely destroy the plot before the peas get going. You might consider using a blend like Whitetail Institutes Pure Attraction that contains winter peas, but also has oats and wheat, and a few other plants included.

Allen Emmons

Thank you, anyone in this area carry Whitetail products?

PensacolaEd

I ordered mine off the Internet, I know Sportsmans Guide carrys it for around $49 for a 26# bag. Also, I added a full 50# bag of forage oats when I planted the Pure Attraction last year, and it lasted all through the season, and the deer were loving it.

bcbz71

AWPs are planted in the fall and although they provide some forage during the winter, they explode with growth in spring (much like clover). We planted them last year to have something green in March/April, but the deer really didn't touch them. We won't be trying them again....waste of money on seed.

Now a rye grain/clover mix....that's a different story.

Burnt Drag

We've planted rye in the past with decent results.

How will the rye grain/clover mix do in central Mississippi as far as growing is concerned... and when should they be planted???

BOGIA

same here,ive tryed them in northen escambia county fl.grew out good in early spring and nothing touched them much.i wont waste my money with them again.

FrankwT

My best advice is stay away from all name brand over priced seeds. Go to the Feed store close to your lease, I bet they have their own mix for that area they put together cheaper and better than any name brand + it is acclimated to your area. I throw a 5 way, and add clover, it is cheap and the deer eat it. For best results get a soil test and add lime and fertilizer as required.

Allen Emmons

I'm thinking you hit it on the head Frank, going to feed & seed close to your particular hunting area....thanks.Do have forage oats coming , but will do more checking in the hunting area..

FrankwT

Allen, it is the only way to go and you save a lot of $$...think about it, the national guys knows what grows in my area? I don't think so. Good Luck this year!