Wildlife Food Plots: Plants, Liming, and Seed Sources for Deer and Turkey

Successful food plots start with soil testing and liming (pH 6.0–6.5). Dr. Mike Mengak (UGA) and Alabama DCNR provide excellent guides.

Key Steps

1. Soil test (georgiasoiltest.com).
2. Lime per recommendations.
3. Plant mixes: clovers, chicory, brassicas, grains, legumes.
4. Protect young plots from overgrazing.

Local Seed Source

Adams–Briscoe Seed in Jackson, GA.

Wildlife food plot with mixed forages.