Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Annual?

An Annual is a plant that performs their entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed during a single growing season. All stems, roots, and leaves of the plant die annually. At this point the dormant seed bridges the gap between one generation of the plants cycle to the next cycle.

What is a Perennial?

A Perennial is a plant that persists for many growing seasons. In most cases the top part of the plant dies each winter and then regrows the following spring from the same root system. Many perennials keep their leaves year round.

What is a Biennial?

Biennials require two years to complete their growing cycle. The first season of growth results in a small amount of leaves near the soil surface. The second growing season  the stem elongation, flowering and seed formation occurs. Once this process has taken place the plant then dies off.

Why not just buy my seed from the local mill?

Know what you’re buying. All seeds are not created equal and you need to know the facts behind the seed being sold. Tags providing important information such as variety, germination, origin, purity, and test dates should be provided. At Frigid Forage we research all our seed and bring you the highest quality and freshest seed available.

Remember the cost of the seed is often one of the least expensive parts of building a successful food plot. Fertilizer, herbicides, lime, and not to mention fuel are just some of the many expenses that can quickly add up when building a quality food plot. After all that hard work, it only makes sense to put the best seed blends you can buy for your hunting property in the ground.

Why plant a blend?

Don’t put all your eggs into one basket. Each seed and each variety of seed has its own unique characteristics and benefits. By planting a blend you can take advantage of these differences and provide your deer herd with forages that will thrive under your particular conditions. In other words, if some varieties struggle then others will flourish, increasing your chances for a successful plot. In addition, since different plants grow and mature at different rates, you lengthen the window that your plot will attract and hold deer.

What is the best blend to try first?

For perennials I would recommend the Wild Game Buffet. This perennial blend will last for years, and is easy to establish thanks to some of the annual nurse crops present that protect the clovers from overgrazing until their root systems become established.

For a first time annual crop go with the Big N Beasty blend. Since you plant this blend late in the summer you have more time to get your field ready. This blend of turnips, sugar beets and brassicas becomes very attractive to your deer after a couple hard frosts. It’s a great place to sit during hunting season, and the deer will dig through quite a bit of snow to get at it. It’s often some of the last feed available, and will be
utilized all the way through February if you plant enough.

Is a soil test really necessary?

Absolutely! Can’t stress this one enough. Fertilizer is expensive and only going higher . A soil test cost from $10-$18 and can easily save you 10x that amount by getting the proper fertilizer for your soil and the types
of seeds you are planting.