Buck It Double Trouble (Turnip/Rape)
Buck It Double Trouble (Turnip/Rape) is the ultimate food plot mix that delivers a one-two punch of highly nutritious turnip and rapeseed, offering deer a rich food source from early fall all the way through gun season. Known for its cold tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soil types and growing environments, this mix ensures deer have access to palatable leafy greens in the fall, followed by the sweet, energy-packed bulbs as the weather cools. Whether you're planting in heavy or light soils, Double Trouble grows quickly and provides deer with a continuous source of nutrition, making it the perfect addition to your food plot.
Key Features:
Cold Tolerant:
Buck It Double Trouble is specially formulated to be cold-tolerant, which makes it an excellent choice for planting in late summer or early fall. Deer will feast on the tender, nutrient-dense leaves of turnips and rapeseed early in the season, and once the first frost hits, they’ll dig up the sweet, nutritious turnip bulbs, ensuring that the plot continues to attract deer throughout the coldest months.
Widely Adapted and Easy to Grow:
This versatile mix thrives in a variety of soil types and growing environments. Whether your property has heavy or light soil, well-drained or poorly-drained ground, Buck It Double Trouble is easy to grow and establish. It grows quickly, providing early-season forage for deer and continues to offer them a food source well into the winter.
Nutritious Combination of Energy and Protein:
Buck It Double Trouble offers deer the perfect balance of energy and protein. The leafy greens of the turnips and rapeseed provide a high-protein, easily digestible food source early in the season, while the nutrient-packed bulbs offer the energy deer need to survive the colder months. This balanced mix ensures your deer stay healthy and strong throughout the entire hunting season.
Scavenges Available Soil Nutrients:
This mix works as a soil nutrient scavenger, pulling nutrients from the soil to help improve its quality. By planting Buck It Double Trouble, you are not only providing deer with an excellent food source but also benefiting the soil health of your land, promoting long-term growth and sustainability of your food plots.
Mixture Components:
50% Forage Turnip: A fast-growing, high-yielding variety of turnip that produces both nutritious leaves and sweet, energy-dense bulbs. Known for its rapid growth, turnips are highly palatable to deer and offer a valuable source of protein and energy.
50% Browser Rape (Rapeseed): This cold-tolerant, high-protein plant produces tender, nutrient-rich leaves that deer love. Rapeseed is known for its ability to withstand grazing pressure while providing deer with the vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy throughout the season.
Specifications:
pH Requirements:
Ideal pH range: 6.0 - 7.0. For optimal growth, be sure to test and amend your soil as needed to maintain the proper pH level.
Planting Depth:
Plant up to ½” inch deep to ensure the seeds make good contact with the soil and germinate successfully.
Planting Seasons:
Best planted from August 1st into early fall, ensuring the mix has enough time to establish itself before the colder months arrive.
Seeding Rates:
Drilled: 4-6 lbs per acre for even seed distribution and optimal growth.
Broadcast: 6-8 lbs per acre, ideal for larger areas or if using broadcast equipment.
Management Recommendations:
Double Trouble is a soil nutrient scavenger, which means it helps improve soil quality by drawing up nutrients. Make sure to regularly test and amend your soil for optimal results. Periodic clipping of the plot will encourage regrowth and keep the plants productive throughout the season.
Soil Type Preference:
This mix is highly adaptable to both heavy and light soils, whether they are well-drained or poorly drained. It can grow in various conditions, making it ideal for different types of terrain.
What’s Included:
1 x Buck It Double Trouble (Turnip/Rape) Food Plot Seed Mix
A carefully selected combination of high-quality forage turnip and rapeseed, offering a nutritious, long-lasting food source for your deer.
Attract and nourish deer throughout the entire hunting season with Buck It Double Trouble. This cold-tolerant, fast-growing mix ensures your plot will provide high-quality forage early in the fall and transition into a nutrient-dense food source for late-season hunting. Whether you’re overseeding an existing plot or creating a new one, Buck It Double Trouble offers the perfect combination of protein, energy, and sustainability for your deer. Improve soil health, attract more deer, and ensure your land supports a healthy deer population all year round.