Mountain food plots

Mr_Nobody · Oct 29, 2025

If you're dealing with mountain land, what food plot mixes do well in thin..rocky soil? Clover and chicory have been hit-or-miss for me, well depending on rain and sun. Has anyone tried brassicas or oats up high? I'm looking for easy options that still attract deer on steep slopes

Shortie_ · Nov 1, 2025

That area is rough. Try a tough seed mix like turnips and winter rye, they're hardy and dont need much water to attract deer.

Mark · Nov 2, 2025

Rye and brassica mixes such as rape or kale are great for steep, thin-soiled hills. Deer go crazy for them after a frost coming.

Buzzer · Nov 3, 2025

Yeah, mountain soil can be tough. Oats mixed with winter rye have worked okay for me...they sprout fast and deer love them after the first frost.

Lightbuzzer · Nov 4, 2025

If you're growing brassicas on mountain plots with low pH, what soil amendments (like lime or fertilizer) have worked best for you?

Mr_Nobody · Nov 13, 2025

Buzzer said:
Yeah, mountain soil can be tough. Oats mixed with winter rye have worked okay for me...they sprout fast and deer love them after the first frost.

Thanks.. I’ll try that oats and rye mix.

Mr_Nobody · Nov 13, 2025

Shortie_ said:
That area is rough. Try a tough seed mix like turnips and winter rye, they're hardy and dont need much water to attract deer.

Turnips and rye might also work better on my rocky hills

Mr_Nobody · Nov 13, 2025

Mark said:
Rye and brassica mixes such as rape or kale are great for steep, thin-soiled hills. Deer go crazy for them after a frost coming.

Okay, guess I’ll try that brassica mix to see how the deer react after the frost

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