I plant food plots every year on the properties I lease. Most years I target Sept 15 to plant. Last night I planted 2 plots ahead of the rain (NWLA). Looking at the long-term forecast the temps are very mild for this time of year and chances of rain looked good. I planted clover, wheat, and oats.

What say the OB, did I waste my time and money? Did I plant too early?

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Posted by Geauxtiga

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 12:43 pm to nogoodjr

I think, with cool season crops, the biggest risk is drought and hot temps.

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Posted by Clyde Tipton

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 12:54 pm to nogoodjr

I was told to plant when is stops getting to 90 degrees.

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Posted by Ron Cheramie

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 12:55 pm to nogoodjr

There is tons and tons of wheat planted in august Hardly ever sprouts though

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Posted by Easternrio

Member since May 2014

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 1:35 pm to Ron Cheramie

Planted 2 clover plots for bow season 2 weeks ago. Central ms. Lookin good

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Posted by No Colors

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 2:44 pm to nogoodjr

Your biggest risk is Army worms. When it gets hot and dry, and you have the only tender green material out there, Army worms can zero you out.

If you can spray once every 10 days throughout Sept you'll be fine. If not chances are better than even that worms will get you.

Also, a mild winter last year means this is an especially bad year for army worms. We are spraying them in our summer food plots right now.

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Posted by Swampman

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Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 8/29/17 at 3:06 pm to nogoodjr

I planted 2 last Friday before this rain. Earliest ever but think it will be alright. Only thing could be army worms possibly.