{"product_id":"seed-blends-annual-blends-big-n-beasty-25-lb-6-acre-bag","title":"Big-N-Beasty – 25 lb \/ 6 Acre Bag","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Easy to plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Highly attractive, especially during colder months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*High tonnage per acre compared to crops like corn and soybeans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Planted in late summer = less susceptible to summer drought\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e Our #1 selling food plot blend of 4 high protein forage rapes, forage turnips, daikon radishes, and sub-zero kale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eIt is an ideal food plot for veterans and beginners alike as it is an easy to grow blend that will draw deer during  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ethe hunting season,while still providing nutrition deep into the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eIf you're planting just one food plot, this is the one for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen To Plant Big-N-Beasty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig-n-Beasty is typically planted late July to early August depending on your location. It needs approximately 45-60 days to grow. It is best if planted just before a rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrigid Forage Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have fields prepared and ready to go, and then watch the weather forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Plant Big-N-Beasty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal soil for Big-N-Beasty is a well-drained heavier loam or clay soil. However, it is capable of going in almost any soil, given it has proper nutrients and 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 6.5 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 300-400 lbs\/acre of 19-19-19 followed by an application of 100lbs\/acre of urea (46-0-0) after 4-6 weeks.\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\u003eUsing a hand or shoulder seeder, broadcast 4 lbs per acre of Big-N-Beasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrigid Forage Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is crucial to not overseed. Set your seeder on one of the smallest settings, walk fast, and crank hard! It is better to go back and overlap then run out of seed too soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cultipacker, roller, or even your ATV tires to pack the field to ensure good seed\/soil contact. You do not need to worry about covering the seed. If the seed is planted too deep, it will not grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more in-depth planting instructions, view our Big-N-Beasty 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\u003eIf RoundUp is used prior to planting and under normal growing conditions, Big-n-Beasty grows fast enough that it should out-grow any weeds. If you do have a severe weed problem after germination, use a grass selective herbicide such as Select or Poast. This won’t help with broadleaf weeds but it will control grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have sandy soil or want to improve any field, try planting an inexpensive Spring annual such as annual rye grass or rye grain. Plow under this “green fertilizer” a few weeks before planting. This practice is used by many crop farmers and will help condition your soil, gather nitrogen, control weeds and add organic material to your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are concerned about having additional forage in the Spring, mix in a small amount of clover seed when planting the Big-N-Beasty. (no more than 1-2 lbs\/acre) This is not a recommended strategy for creating a good clover field, but it does provide some additional Spring forage for the deer until you till the field again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBig-N-Beasty Seeding Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended seeding rate is 4 lbs per acre. Therefore, this 25 lb bag is suitable for 6 acres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig-N-Beasty Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lbs per acre\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frigid Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018661683514,"sku":"BNBB25","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7334\/4314\/files\/BNB-WHITE__37488.1710926844.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770916873","url":"https:\/\/frigidforage.com\/products\/seed-blends-annual-blends-big-n-beasty-25-lb-6-acre-bag","provider":"Frigid Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}