{"product_id":"seed-blends-annual-blends-autumn-quick-plot-50-lb-3-acre-bag","title":"Autumn Quick Plot – 50 lb \/ 3 Acre Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Fast growing \u0026amp; easy to plant late-season blend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Tender green forage when many other food sources are maturing and drying up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Grows well in less than ideal conditions = great for newly plowed ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Great option for rescuing failed summer plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e Autumn Quick Plot Planting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen To Plant Autumn Quick Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Quick Plot is best planted mid-August to mid-September in areas that receive at least 4 hours of sunlight per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrigid Forage Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It works well for early season archery, so you should allow 3-4 weeks of growth before hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Plant Autumn Quick Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal soil for Autumn Quick Plot is heavier loam or light clay soil, but does well in almost any soil with proper moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately one month before planting, condition the soil with a roto-tiller, disc, chisel plow, or similar equipment to prepare a good seed bed. Then, allow the existing vegetation to grow back and then spray with RoundUp one or two weeks before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil should be fertile with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. If you are unsure of your soils fertility or pH, have your soil tested. Your local farm coop or fertilizer dealer can usually help with this. Add lime as needed to improve pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good fertilizer recommendation is 200 lbs\/acre of 19-19-19.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you see your plants turning purple and\/or yellow, it is lacking nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you are ready to plant, loosen up the topsoil with a drag or chain link fence. Do not till too deep as this will only bring more weed seeds to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast 15lbs Acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince Autumn Quick Plot is a blend with seeds of different size, care should be taken when setting your seed so you don’t make the opening too large and run out your seed too fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrigid Forage Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep an eye on the forecast before planting as it is best to do your planting right before a rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag the seed bed and cover the seed with 1⁄4 – 1⁄2 inch of top soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cultipacker, roller, or even your ATV tires to pack the field to ensure good seed\/soil contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following year you will see some re-growth in early Spring that will benefit your deer herd. However, it tends to mature quickly and can either be mowed down or plowed under for “green fertilizer” to help build up your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more in-depth planting instructions, view our Autumn Quick Plot planting instructions \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/planting-instructions-food-plots\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeed Control Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all food plots, it is always easiest and cheapest to start with a weed free seed bed using glyphosate (RoundUp). Begin soil preparation in mid-Summer. Spray emerging vegetation 2 weeks before planting your Autumn Quick Plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the late Summer planting time of Autumn Quick Plot, weed control is easier than many blends and weed competition should not be much of an issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutumn Quick Plot Seeding Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended seeding rate is 15 lbs per acre. Therefore, this 50 lb bag is suitable for 3 acres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Quick Plot Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 lbs per acre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austrian Winter Peas, Winter Wheat, Winter Rye, Forage Radish, Forage Turnip, Forage Rape, and Common Vetch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frigid Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018666631482,"sku":"AQP50","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7334\/4314\/files\/AQP-WHITE__95537.1710836599.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770916904","url":"https:\/\/frigidforage.com\/products\/seed-blends-annual-blends-autumn-quick-plot-50-lb-3-acre-bag","provider":"Frigid Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}