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Ideal Northern Edge Brassica Mix has been designed to provide highly nutritious forage from late-summer until well after killing frosts. This ability to stockpile feed helps whitetail deer survive the harsh winter months until spring growth appears.
Deer feeding activity on this mix usually increases significantly after cool weather arrives in the fall and will continue throughout the winter unless snow cover is too deep.
The five brassicas that comprise this mix were chosen for their different maturities, high protein, palatability and the ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental and soil conditions.
Ingredients |
Germination |
Origin |
Ideal Brand Forage Rapeseed | 85 % | Idaho |
Purple Top Rutabaga | 85 % | Idaho |
Dwarf Siberian Kale | 85 % | Idaho |
Seven Top Turnip | 85 % | Idaho |
Purple Top Turnip | 85 % | Idaho |
Intert Matter (Includes Coating Material) | – | – |
Optimum Planting Dates: June – July
Planting Rate: 10 pounds per acre
CRUSH® SEEDS OF SCIENCE™ Caveman Blend™ is a killer food plot mix, so easy to grow, even a caveman can do it! Nothing is more frustrating than planting a food plot that never grows. This easy-start, quick-growing blend helps those of us, who despite our good efforts, struggle to establish a usable food plot. The easy, no-till formula, gives you a ready-to-hunt green food source in as little as 2-3 weeks, making it a great late summer/early fall plant.
Optimum Planting Dates July – August
Planting Rate 10 pounds per acre
Northern Edge Forage Radishes is an easy to establish annual forage for wildlife food plots that produces a tremendous amount of high protein forage and large edible roots for deer from late summer through mid to late winter. As with other brassicas, Northern Edge Forage Radishes will see increased feeding activity as cooler weather arrives in the fall due to increased sugars in the leaves and roots. These radishes are also efficient recyclers of minerals and other nutrients which benefit antler growth and overall health of the deer herd. Other benefits of Northern Edge Forage Radishes include enhanced soil tilth, increased soil organic matter, weed suppression, improved water infiltration and aeration. When the radishes start to decay in late winter, nutrients become readily available for use by the following food plot crop. Eco-Till Radish is a new Daikon type forage radish variety specifically developed for fall/winter cover crop applications. These radishes offer impressive benefits to the soil and the environment including the reduction of soil compaction, improved nutrient recycling, increased organic matter, enhancement of soil tilth and suppresion of weeds, to name a few. A superior, deep penetrating taproot is one characteristic that seperates Eco-till radishes from the competition. The thin, lower portion of the taproot can grow to a depth of six feet or more while the thick upper portion of the taproot can grow to a length of 24 inches. This taproot creates vertical holes in the soil profile that breaks up soil compaction and improves soil tilth. This process, known as “bio-building”, improves water infiltration, aeration and fertilizer efficiency for succeeding crops. Equally important is the ability of these radishes to take up nutrients from the soil profile to be stored in the tissues near the soil surface and make them readily available for use by the following crop.
2.5LB Covers Approximately 11,000 Sq Ft. (1/4 Acre)
Ingredients |
Germination |
Origin |
Pinnacle Ladino Clover | 70 % | California |
Crusade White Clover | 70 % | Oregon |
Berseem Clover | 70 % | Egypt |
Alsike Clover | 70 % | Canada |
Intert Matter (Includes Coating Material) | – | – |
Coating Material (Blue) | – | – |
April – May
10 pounds per acre Coating: These seeds have a special color coating on them meant for planting purposes, this way you can see if you are over seeding an area or under seeding an area.
Totally Turnips is easy to plant in the spring or summer, long lasting, attracts deer and other wildlife, and highly nutritious. Contains seven top, purple top, and new york turnips.
Optimum Planting Dates – April thru May, July thru August.
Coverage – 1 Acre
2.5 LB Covers Approximately 11,000 Sq Ft. (1/4 Acre) Northern Edge Forage Collards are a hybrid brassica selected for superior forage quality, high forage/biomass production, grazing and winter survival. When tested for forage quality against other premium brassicas, Northern Edge Forage Collards places near the top in all desirable characteristics including crude protein and digestibility.
Northern Edge Forage Collards can thrive under a wide range of environmental conditions and seasonal extremes including below zero for several days without snow cover or protection, making it one of the most winter-hardy brassicas available. Leaves may wilt or burn around the edges but vegetation will remain green and viable throughout the winter. On the other extreme, once Northern Edge Forage Collards large tap root penetrates deep into the soil profile, it can still be productive during hot, dry summers experience in many areas of the country.
Northern Edge Forage Collards can tolerate close grazing pressure due to the growing point near the soil surface which allows for fast regrowth after grazing. The versatility and economic benefits of Northern Edge Forage Collards are unsurpassed, making it truly the king of premium brassicas.
Optimum Planting Dates July – August
Planting Rate 10 pounds per acre
Northern Edge Forage Radishes is an easy to establish annual forage for wildlife food plots that produces a tremendous amount of high protein forage and large edible roots for deer from late summer through mid to late winter. As with other brassicas, Northern Edge Forage Radishes will see increased feeding activity as cooler weather arrives in the fall due to increased sugars in the leaves and roots. These radishes are also efficient recyclers of minerals and other nutrients which benefit antler growth and overall health of the deer herd. Other benefits of Northern Edge Forage Radishes include enhanced soil tilth, increased soil organic matter, weed suppression, improved water infiltration and aeration. When the radishes start to decay in late winter, nutrients become readily available for use by the following food plot crop. Eco-Till Radish is a new Daikon type forage radish variety specifically developed for fall/winter cover crop applications. These radishes offer impressive benefits to the soil and the environment including the reduction of soil compaction, improved nutrient recycling, increased organic matter, enhancement of soil tilth and suppresion of weeds, to name a few. A superior, deep penetrating taproot is one characteristic that seperates Eco-till radishes from the competition. The thin, lower portion of the taproot can grow to a depth of six feet or more while the thick upper portion of the taproot can grow to a length of 24 inches. This taproot creates vertical holes in the soil profile that breaks up soil compaction and improves soil tilth. This process, known as “bio-building”, improves water infiltration, aeration and fertilizer efficiency for succeeding crops. Equally important is the ability of these radishes to take up nutrients from the soil profile to be stored in the tissues near the soil surface and make them readily available for use by the following crop.
The First Step in establishing a successful food plot is to have a soil test taken of the area to be planted. The soil test will indicate and adjustments needed in regards to pH and provide recommended fertilizer requirements. Without a soil test we recommend 300 pounds of 12-12-12 and 500 to 2,000 pounds of lime per acre.
The Second Step is to use the premium quality seed found in every bag of Northern Edge Wildlife Food Plot Mixes.
The Final Step is to cut grass & weeds as low as possible or spray existing vegetation with a herbicide. Follow herbicide instructions and wait required amount of days. Clear debris to expose soil. Seed must make contact with soil. Do not plant in tall or thick grasses or weeds where sunlight cannot penetrate. Spread seeds at a rate of 10lbs per 1/2 acre.
Northern Edge Brassica Plus has been designed with 9 premier component to assure high quality forage availability all the way through the fall growing season.
The nine components that make up this mix have been selected for not only attracting deer and other wildlife, but holding them in the area while providing a high quality, diverse forage late into the fall.
Northern Edge Brassica Plus Mix is adapted to a wide range of soil and environmental conditions and will provide quick, easy establishment followed by rapid growth.
Ideal Northern Edge Legume Mix is a long-lasting (3 to 5 years) perennial mix adapted to a wide range of soil and environmental conditions, including lighter soils that dry out quickly.
Each of the six components that make up the six components that make up this mix were selected for their persistence, high protein levels, mineral content, high digestibility and palatability.
Ideal Northern Edge Legume Mix will green up early in the spring and produce forage until a hard freeze occurs. It is recommended to mow or clip the plot whenever the alfalfa starts to bloom to generate new growth which deer love IDEAL
Available in 9-lb. Bags This mix is adapted to a wide range of soil conditions and should persist for several years without replanting. The white clover is the dominant plant during the spring and early summer with the chicory becoming more productive throughout the late summer and fall.This mix provides the high quality forage and minerals beneficial for antler development and health.
Ingredients |
Germination |
Origin |
Ideal Brand Chicory | 85 % | Oregon |
Pinnacle Ladino Clover | 70 % | Canada |
Intert Matter (Includes Coating Material) | – | – |
Coating Material | – | – |
Optimum Planting Dates: April – May, August
The Perfect 10™ is your ultimate food plot solution, combining 10 of the most preferred forages for white-tailed deer. This all-in-one blend was formulated specifically for use on Lee and Tiffany’s personal hunting grounds, using 10 of their favorite seed varieties. Diversity and longevity are what makes this mix attractive to deer from the first day of the season to the last!
The First Step in establishing a successful food plot is to have a soil test taken of the area to be planted. The soil test will indicate and adjustments needed in regards to pH and provide recommended fertilizer requirements. Without a soil test we recommend 300 pounds of 12-12-12 and 500 to 2,000 pounds of lime per acre.
The Second Step is to use the premium quality seed found in every bag of Northern Edge Wildlife Food Plot Mixes.
The Final Step is to cut grass & weeds as low as possible or spray existing vegetation with a herbicide. Follow herbicide instructions and wait required amount of days. Clear debris to expose soil. Seed must make contact with soil. Do not plant in tall or thick grasses or weeds where sunlight cannot penetrate. Spread seeds at a rate of 10lbs per 1/2 acre.
Brassicas make the best fall kill plots! So, planting CRUSH® Seeds of Science™ Pro Brassica Blend for late season whitetail attraction is a no-brainer. We combined Lee and Tiffany’s most trusted and preferred brassica varieties to create food plots that maximize tonnage and protein levels, while enduring extreme temperatures and drought tolerance. It’s a real showstopper!
Northern Edge Brassica Plus has been designed with 9 premier component to assure high quality forage availability all the way through the fall growing season.
The nine components that make up this mix have been selected for not only attracting deer and other wildlife, but holding them in the area while providing a high quality, diverse forage late into the fall.
Northern Edge Brassica Plus Mix is adapted to a wide range of soil and environmental conditions and will provide quick, easy establishment followed by rapid growth.
Totally Turnips is easy to plant in the spring or summer, long lasting, attracts deer and other wildlife, and highly nutritious. Contains seven top, purple top, and new york turnips.
Optimum Planting Dates – April thru May, July thru August.
Coverage – 1/4 Acre
10LB Covers Approximately 44,000 Sq Ft. ( 1 Acre)
Ingredients |
Germination |
Origin |
Pinnacle Ladino Clover | 70 % | California |
Crusade White Clover | 70 % | Oregon |
Berseem Clover | 70 % | Egypt |
Alsike Clover | 70 % | Canada |
Intert Matter (Includes Coating Material) | – | – |
Coating Material (Blue) | – | – |
April – May
10 pounds per acre Coating: These seeds have a special color coating on them meant for planting purposes, this way you can see if you are over seeding an area or under seeding an area.
Northern Edge Habitat Heaven has been designed to attract and hold game birds and other wildlife in the area and provide excellent cover for the entire season. This mix has also been known to be used by whitetail as an essential bedding area. This mixture of native grasses will provide shelter as well as offer escape routes from predators
The first Step in establishing a successful food plot is to have a soil test taken of the area to be planted. The soil test will indicate any adjustments needed in regards to pH and provide recommended fertilizer requirements. Without a soil test we recommend 300 pounds of 12-12-12 and 500 to 2,000 pounds of lime per acre.
Ideal Northern Edge Fall Forage has been designed to provide highly nutritious forage from late-summer until well after killing frosts. This ability to stockpile feed helps whitetail deer survive the harsh winter months until spring growth appears.
Deer feeding activity on this mix usually increases significantly after cool weather arrives in the fall and will continue throughout the winter unless snow cover is too deep.
The five brassicas that comprise this mix were chosen for their different maturities, high protein, palatability and the ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental and soil conditions.
Coating: These seeds have a special color coating on them meant for planting purposes, this way you can see if you are over seeding an area or under seeding an area.
Turnips are one of the best annual plants to put in a food plot. Ani-Logics™ has partnered with Lee and Tiffany Lakosky of The CRUSH® to research the most attractive turnip variety, which we call CRUSH® Seeds of Science™ Turnips. Built for late-season whitetail attraction, this variety will produce large bulbs and massive succulent top growth. It not only maximizes tonnage and protein levels but offers extreme temperature durability. This easily established turnip variety works perfect for kill plots, to help you bring that big buck where you want him.
Want to add a large broadleaf forb to your food plot arsenal? Look no further than CRUSH® Seeds of Science™ Chicory. After years of testing and research, the Ani-Crush™ team was able to develop what we call the perfect chicory variety. Not only does it maximize forage biomass and protein content, but it also supports herd health and antler growth, making it the perfect choice for kill plots. This long-lasting perennial will survive 3-5 years, going the extra mile for all-season attraction!
No matter where you hunt, deer have a sweet tooth for radishes. After many years of researching different radish varieties on the Lakosky farm, we selected the one that had the most attraction, known as the CRUSH® Seeds of Science™ Radishes. This variety is built for late-season attraction, and it does so with a combination of top and bottom growth. This is a forage radish, meaning it can withstand heavy grazing pressure. Biomass of this variety maximizes tonnage and protein levels, while extreme temperature, durability, and drought tolerance give it resilience to thrive. This easily established annual is a real showstopper for your kill plots!
10 LB Cover Approximately 44,000 Sq Ft. (1 Acre) Northern Edge Forage Collards are a hybrid brassica selected for superior forage quality, high forage/biomass production, grazing and winter survival. When tested for forage quality against other premium brassicas, Northern Edge Forage Collards places near the top in all desirable characteristics including crude protein and digestibility.
Northern Edge Forage Collards can thrive under a wide range of environmental conditions and seasonal extremes including below zero for several days without snow cover or protection, making it one of the most winter-hardy brassicas available. Leaves may wilt or burn around the edges but vegetation will remain green and viable throughout the winter. On the other extreme, once Northern Edge Forage Collards large tap root penetrates deep into the soil profile, it can still be productive during hot, dry summers experience in many areas of the country.
Northern Edge Forage Collards can tolerate close grazing pressure due to the growing point near the soil surface which allows for fast regrowth after grazing. The versatility and economic benefits of Northern Edge Forage Collards are unsurpassed, making it truly the king of premium brassicas.
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