High Altitude Food Plots

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I want to plant some food plots in Colorado at 7,500 feet in the pine tree area. The pH is 7, the annual moisture is 15″ and the soils are about 50% decomposed granite. I am looking for something for a food plot and also for a fall planting honing plot.

I will be writing an article on this for numerous magazines since we support about 25 magazines.

Thank you,

Greg

Greg,

High altitude locations are usually associated with tough conditions to produce forage crops. Forage brassicas are one of the best choices for those conditions. They are relatively drought hardy, cold hardy, and can produce a lot of tonnage in a short timeframe. The forage brassica plots I’ve tried in similar conditions grew okay, but were rapidly consumed by elk.

I’ll be happy to come do some research for you (with my bow)!

Growing Deer together,

Grant