Pea Plus™ by Backwoods Premium Wildlife Products® is a meticulously formulated food plot blend, anchored by a substantial base of forage peas, designed to captivate the palates of deer. Featuring not just one, but two distinct varieties of forage peas, this blend taps into the natural preferences of deer, ensuring its attractiveness throughout the seasons. Pea Plus™ achieves a harmony of growth and nutrition, creating a diversified ecosystem within your plot. This diversity is more than a mere goal—it's the core strategy of Pea Plus™, ensuring that each component supports the others for optimal growth, resilience, and nutritional value. Perfect for land managers aiming to provide a nutritious and desirable habitat, Pea Plus™ stands out as a prime choice for those dedicated to enhancing their wildlife feeding practices. Enhanced Attractiveness: Pea Plus™ features two distinct varieties of forage peas, specifically chosen to appeal to the natural preferences of deer, ensuring its attractiveness throughout the season. This dual approach guarantees that deer are consistently drawn to your food plot. Optimal Nutrition: The blend is meticulously formulated to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for deer. The forage peas offer high protein content, essential for supporting muscle development, antler growth, and overall health, making Pea Plus™ a highly nutritious choice. Diverse Ecosystem: Pea Plus™ promotes a diversified ecosystem within your food plot. The variety of plants in the blend supports each other’s growth, resilience, and nutritional value, creating a sustainable and thriving habitat for wildlife. Season-Long Forage: With forage peas that thrive in various conditions, Pea Plus™ ensures a continuous food source for deer. This consistent availability of forage helps maintain a stable and healthy deer population. Soil Health Improvement: The forage peas in Pea Plus™ contribute to soil health by fixing nitrogen, enhancing soil fertility, and reducing the need for additional fertilizers. This benefit helps create a sustainable and cost-effective wildlife management strategy. Resilience and Growth: Pea Plus™ is designed to be resilient against varying weather conditions and grazing pressure. The blend’s robust growth ensures that your food plot remains productive and appealing to deer, even under challenging environmental conditions. 1. Preparation: Traditional Broadcasting: Start with a clean, smooth seed bed to facilitate even seed distribution and maximize growth potential. Drilling - Ensure existing vegetation is not too thick for the drill to function properly, and always make sure to terminate all existing vegetation. 2. Soil Testing: Conduct a soil test to determine pH and nutrient levels. Adjust the soil pH to 6.0-7.0 using lime if necessary. Apply appropriate fertilizers based on the soil test results to ensure optimal growth conditions. 3. Seed Rate: - Broadcasting on Prepared Seed Bed: Spread Pea Plus™ seed at a rate of 50 lbs per acre. - No-Till Broadcasting: Increase the broadcast rate by 20% - 25% to ensure adequate coverage. - Drilling: Reduce the rate to 35 lbs per acre to ensure optimal density and coverage. 4. Planting Depth: Ensure seeds are planted at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Achieving good seed-to-soil contact is crucial. If broadcasting, follow up by covering the seeds either by cultipacking, crimping existing crop down over the seed, or dragging to bury them slightly. This step is essential for successful germination. 5. Timing: Plant Pea Plus™ in the spring or fall. Ensure planting occurs 60-75 days before the first expected frost to allow adequate time for establishment. 6. Moisture: Ensure the soil is adequately moist during the planting process. Irrigate the area if possible if there has been insufficient rainfall to help seeds establish. Consistent moisture is crucial for the rapid growth of the blend. 7. Maintenance: Monitor the plot regularly for weed competition and manage as necessary. Ensure consistent moisture through rainfall or irrigation to support growth. 8. Additional Resources: For detailed guidance on designing and planting your food plots, refer to our comprehensive Food Plot Design Guide and Planting Guide on our website. These resources provide valuable tips and strategies to enhance the success of your wildlife habitat.
