Frigid Forage seed is made fresh every year, but if it is not used it should be kept in a sealed plastic tub and kept cool and dry. There will be little loss in germination if planted the next year.

Yes, absolutely since our food plot seed is made fresh. Store it in a sealed plastic tub and keep it cool and dry. There will be little loss in germination the following year.

No. The seeding rates are carefully calculated to get the maximum growth from your food plot. Seeding too heavily can result in stunted and underdeveloped plants due to overcrowding, especially with annual blends such as Big N Beasty and Plot Screen. Not only will you waste money, but your plot may disappoint during hunting season.

Yes. Plants are living organisms and they need nutrients in order to grow. These nutrients come from the soil and are dissolved in water and absorbed through the plant’s roots. The primary nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), which are the three numbers you see on a bag of fertilizer.

If you want to grow a successful plot, you need to add these nutrients to your soil.

Yes. Fertilizer is expensive, so you do not want to waste it or use the wrong blend for the plants in your food plot. Soil tests are inexpensive, and a proper soil analysis performed at a lab typically costs less than a single bag of fertilizer.

Your test will tell you your soil’s pH and exactly how much N-P-K you need to add for the type of plants you are growing.

Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. Acidity is one of the most important soil properties because it affects nutrient availability. A proper soil test will let you know your soil’s pH.

A low pH can make nutrients less available to plants. Lime can be added to make soil less acidic and also supplies calcium and magnesium for plants to use.

An annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed during a single growing season. All stems, roots, and leaves die each year, and the dormant seed bridges the gap to the next generation.

A perennial is a plant that persists for many growing seasons. In most cases, the top part of the plant dies back each winter and regrows the following spring from the same root system. Many perennials keep their leaves year round.

Biennials require two years to complete their growing cycle. The first season produces a small amount of leaves near the soil surface. In the second season, the stem elongates, flowering occurs, and seed forms. Once that process is complete, the plant dies off.

Know what you are buying. All seeds are not created equal, and you need to know the facts behind the seed being sold. Tags should provide important information such as variety, germination, origin, purity, and test dates.

The cost of seed is often one of the least expensive parts of building a successful food plot. Fertilizer, herbicides, lime, and fuel can add up quickly, so after all that hard work, it makes sense to put the best seed blends you can buy into the ground.

Each seed and each variety has unique characteristics and benefits. By planting a blend, you can take advantage of those differences and provide your deer herd with forages that will thrive under your particular conditions.

If some varieties struggle, others may flourish, increasing your chances of a successful plot. Different plants also grow and mature at different rates, which lengthens the window that your plot will attract and hold deer.

For perennials, Wild Game Buffet is recommended. This perennial blend can last for years and is easy to establish thanks to annual nurse crops that help protect the clovers from overgrazing until their root systems are established.

For a first-time annual crop, Big N Beasty is a strong choice. Because it is planted late in the summer, you have more time to get your field ready. This blend of turnips, daikon radishes, and several brassicas becomes very attractive to deer after a couple of hard frosts. It can remain one of the last available food sources and may be used through February if planted heavily enough.