Jan
10
Written by:
Clint Patterson
1/10/2011 11:05 AM
It was around this time last year when we got the green-light and started the Tecomate Seed Food Plot Journey. The first blog entry aired last January and I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew I had a lot to learn. Around 25 blog entries and a year later, we’ve had some successes, some failures, some lessons learned, some memorable hunts, and some really good looking food plots.
I’ve posted some pictures below of the spring/summer and fall/winter food plots.
Spring
Fall
I’m no guru by far, but even from my little bit of experience over the last year I can tell you that the soil was one of the most important factors in our Food Plot Journey mix. We planted food plots in several different areas and the areas where the soil was best fit for the food plot were the areas where we had the best food plots. Of course rain is crucial, but rainfall is something we can’t control. Essentially the soil acts as the “transfer agent” through which your plants will get the nutrients they need to thrive. One of my takeaways will be the quality of the soil. You can get a high quality seed or a low quality seed, but it’s all moot if you don’t have fertile soil.
If you’ve been following along then you’ve seen everything that we’ve done via video, pictures, and the text in blog entries. I created one last video of some of the before/after shots that happened along the way.
I’ve had a great time learning, creating, and documenting the food plots in our Food Plot Journey and hopefully I haven’t bored you with it all. A big thanks to Tecomate Seed & the GroundHog MAX for working with us to sponsor the Food Plot Journey.
And if you are on your own “Food Plot Journey” then it won’t be long before it’s time to start the soil samples again. I know that we’re already making plans for the upcoming spring/summer and next fall/winter plots…
Regards,
Clint
4 comment(s) so far...
Re: Tecomate Seed Food Plot Journey Wrap-Up
Great blog once again Clint and your not boring me I dont think your boring the other guys euther thanks for putting in the time on all these blogs the last year i have really enjoyed them
By hoot on
1/10/2011 3:45 PM
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Re: Tecomate Seed Food Plot Journey Wrap-Up
Hats off to you and your crew Clint. You guys worked hard on those plots this year from what I've seen. Definitely not a lazy man's way of huntin, that's for sure!
By jdheatmag on
1/10/2011 7:22 PM
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Re: Tecomate Seed Food Plot Journey Wrap-Up
Yes great blog, thanks for all the hard work on these blogs. Im sure everyone has learned a few things about food plots just as I did. Now Im gonna try to put it to the test on next seasons food plots! I Have one last video clip to post for yall about the past years hunting, it will be posted soon.
By Derek on
1/11/2011 9:20 AM
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Re: Tecomate Seed Food Plot Journey Wrap-Up
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! Glad to know that ya'll kept track of it and hopefully gained some knowledge of what to do...or even what not to do as well!
@Derek - looking forward to your upcoming video clip
By Clint on
1/11/2011 9:49 AM
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