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Q: How much land does a food plot require?

A: It doesn’t take a lot of land, but it does take a little planning, and it also depends on your overall goals for the plot. The smallest food plot I’ve ever planted was less than a quarter-acre on some property I was hunting in West Virginia. Admittedly, I had no idea what I was doing.

Q: Should I get my soil tested?

A: soil test has many benefits. It can tell you what your soil is lacking so that you know what needs added to help seeds grow to their fullest potential. Soil tests should be done as soon as possible so that you know the quality of the soil and what’s required to make it better.Cheap, over-the-counter kits can be accurate as far as pH goes, but pH isn’t the only factor that determines a food plot’s success.

Q: Are the seeds I purchased last year still good?

A: If you have old seed lying around, you can test their fertility by wrapping them in a damp paper towel. If it starts to germinate within a couple of days, the seeds are still okay to plant.

Q: Where should I plant the food plot?

A: We hunters basically plant food plots for two reasons. First, to help grow bigger bucks. And second, to help congregate deer and make our hunting spot better.

Q: What shape should I make the plot?

A: When most hunters think of food plots, they think of rectangular-shaped fields where deer come out to feed. But if you have a big, wide open plot, a mature buck’s going to think long and hard before stepping out into it during daylight hours.