Q.Food Plot Planning
What is the best fall food plot for deer?
A.
A brassica + cereal grain blend is the highest-leverage fall food plot for deer hunting. The cereal (oats or winter rye) provides immediate green-up that pulls deer in September and October; the brassicas peak in November-January after frost converts their starches to sugars. Together they cover the full hunting season.
A typical mix at 50-70 lbs/acre: 10 lbs oats, 30 lbs winter rye, 5 lbs purple top turnips, 4 lbs rape, 2 lbs daikon radish. Plant 60-90 days before first frost.
For properties with existing perennial clover, a fall-planted brassica strip alongside acts as a complementary draw. State crop calendars have planting windows; variety reviews recommend specific cultivars for your region.