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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 18, 2015 11:15:43 GMT -5
Anyone have a good source to purchase seed from around central Indiana? I have tried googling various different ways and I am just not getting the right words in the search I guess as I am not coming up with much at all.
I do not want to buy any of the stuff that is marketed to hunters, just basic seeds.
Looking for,
red & white clovers
winter rye
field peas or austrian winter peas
oats
chicory
ground hog or forage radish
If you have a better source outside of IN, I would be willing to entertain that as well.
TIA!
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Post by trophyparadise on Jun 18, 2015 18:30:17 GMT -5
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 18, 2015 20:28:00 GMT -5
No Fricks but maybe a branch of NCC in Indianapolis.
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Post by swetz on Jun 18, 2015 21:39:44 GMT -5
Let me know if you find anything and I'll do likewise. I'm in the same boat. All I really have easy access to is the plastic bags of hype
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 19, 2015 6:08:15 GMT -5
Will do. I did find this place while searching but I think they are a high on their prices. www.ufseeds.com/And the reason I think they are high is I found a source in IA that will sell and ship the seeds quantities for $70 less than the local place above. Actually they are selling me more than I need on some seed as they do not offer it in the lesser quantity that I need so they are much more economical that the local place when you take that into consideration. welterseed.com/I would prefer to do my purchase with a local source. |
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Post by steiny on Jun 19, 2015 7:30:49 GMT -5
I've got a guy in Marshall county I buy from.
PM me if you need contact info.
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Post by trophyparadise on Jun 19, 2015 7:39:29 GMT -5
For what it's worth.....I understand trying to be as economical as possible, but not all seeds are equal. Granted....Some buck on the bag seeds are no different than regular ag seed, and in those cases I agree it's a waste of money to buy them. However, there are a select few companies that really do make a better seed for food plots. There are over 100 varieties of clover, for example. Deer will not prefer all of them. There are certain types of clover that deer prefer over others based on their palatability. There are clovers that have been developed specifically for deer using the optimum plant characteristics they prefer. The really good ones are also coated. Ag store seed dealers will say that is bad because you get less seed for your money. That is really misleading. Seedling survival is much higher with a coated seed, especially if rain doesn't cooperate after planting. Most seed coatings have a dual purpose..moisture retention and added nutrients to give each individual plant a boost right from the start. My point is this....I find it strange that food plotters will spend money on tractors, diesel fuel, atvs, implements, fertilizer, etc without thinking about it...But shy away from spending an extra $5 to get the highest quality seed available. Seed is the smallest expense by far when it comes to food plots. Don't misunderstand...there's absolutely no difference in regular ag store seed and the stuff in most of the "throw n grow" bags; I wouldn't spend the extra money if I could find the same thing cheaper. Im saying there are premium food plot seeds that are worth every penny. Will any old seed grow and look great...probably. will deer eat it...probably. the real difference is in drought tolerance, nutrition level, and attraction level. This becomes more apparent if you have to compete with neighbors who also have food plots. If you have regular generic clover, or turnips, oats, etc, and so does your neighbor....what reason do the deer have to pick your plot over the neighbors? That is where a forage designed specifically for whitetail deer will make a difference. If no one within a few miles of you has any food plots or alfalfa fields it probably won't be an issue. I will also say that I am not sponsored in any way by any food plot companies...I'm just speaking from experience Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752 |
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 19, 2015 8:41:26 GMT -5
For what it's worth.....I understand trying to be as economical as possible, but not all seeds are equal. Granted....Some buck on the bag seeds are no different than regular ag seed, and in those cases I agree it's a waste of money to buy them. However, there are a select few companies that really do make a better seed for food plots. There are over 100 varieties of clover, for example. Deer will not prefer all of them. There are certain types of clover that deer prefer over others based on their palatability. There are clovers that have been developed specifically for deer using the optimum plant characteristics they prefer. The really good ones are also coated. Ag store seed dealers will say that is bad because you get less seed for your money. That is really misleading. Seedling survival is much higher with a coated seed, especially if rain doesn't cooperate after planting. Most seed coatings have a dual purpose..moisture retention and added nutrients to give each individual plant a boost right from the start. My point is this....I find it strange that food plotters will spend money on tractors, diesel fuel, atvs, implements, fertilizer, etc without thinking about it...But shy away from spending an extra $5 to get the highest quality seed available. Seed is the smallest expense by far when it comes to food plots. Don't misunderstand...there's absolutely no difference in regular ag store seed and the stuff in most of the "throw n grow" bags; I wouldn't spend the extra money if I could find the same thing cheaper. Im saying there are premium food plot seeds that are worth every penny. Will any old seed grow and look great...probably. will deer eat it...probably. the real difference is in drought tolerance, nutrition level, and attraction level. This becomes more apparent if you have to compete with neighbors who also have food plots. If you have regular generic clover, or turnips, oats, etc, and so does your neighbor....what reason do the deer have to pick your plot over the neighbors? That is where a forage designed specifically for whitetail deer will make a difference. If no one within a few miles of you has any food plots or alfalfa fields it probably won't be an issue. I will also say that I am not sponsored in any way by any food plot companies...I'm just speaking from experience Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752I do not disagree with anything you have said. I have no problem spending $5 more for quality product but $70 more for less product, no shipping and I cannot confirm just yet what the brands are is of concern to me. |
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 19, 2015 8:42:26 GMT -5
I've got a guy in Marshall county I buy from. PM me if you need contact info. Thanks for the offer Steiny, PM incoming shortly. |
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Post by trophyparadise on Jun 19, 2015 8:51:23 GMT -5
[quote I do not disagree with anything you have said. I have no problem spending $5 more for quality product but $70 more for less product, no shipping and I cannot confirm just yet what the brands are is of concern to me. [/quote] Where are you located. There's a place in Fulton county that has both regular and premium (whitetail institute/ biologic) seeds very reasonable. Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752 |
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 19, 2015 9:02:01 GMT -5
[quote I do not disagree with anything you have said. I have no problem spending $5 more for quality product but $70 more for less product, no shipping and I cannot confirm just yet what the brands are is of concern to me. Where are you located. There's a place in Fulton county that has both regular and premium (whitetail institute/ biologic) seeds very reasonable. Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752[/quote]I am in Hendricks County and will be doing a plot in Parke County. |
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Post by trophyparadise on Jun 19, 2015 9:18:26 GMT -5
Where are you located. There's a place in Fulton county that has both regular and premium (whitetail institute/ biologic) seeds very reasonable. Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752[/quote] Hmmm...don't know anyone that far south. I have a buddy that plants a bunch of food plots that lives in lebanon...I'll ask where he gets his seed Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752 |
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Post by HuntMeister on Jun 19, 2015 9:36:21 GMT -5
Where are you located. There's a place in Fulton county that has both regular and premium (whitetail institute/ biologic) seeds very reasonable. Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752Hmmm...don't know anyone that far south. I have a buddy that plants a bunch of food plots that lives in lebanon...I'll ask where he gets his seed Trophy Paradise Habitat Consulting "Trophies are built from the ground up" m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=852914431431752[/quote]Now that IS getting close to home!  |
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 19, 2015 10:37:45 GMT -5
Most Farm Bureau COOPS sell the seeds you are wanting I have probably tried just about every type seed over last 20 year's and I pretty much only use Whitetail Institute product's for my food plot's now. Reason's why: 1.)For whatever reason the clover plot's seem to last longer 5-7 year's and get more usage. 2.)All their product seeds I have used seem to have better stands (germinate better.) 3.) In the rare event a product has a poor stand they offer free planting advice and in 1 case have replaced seed at no cost. I have only had it happen once and was probably my fault. Had a 1 acre clover plot not come up at all. I tilled plot and did not firm seed bed before planting my clover. Thus when I culipacked the seed it was pushed in to deep and did not come up. But they replaced seed anyways. I am not a rep for them, just been my experience with their product's vs. other product's and blends I tried to mix myself.
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 19, 2015 11:20:48 GMT -5
Best tip's. 1) Always soil test, 2) For small seeds always firm seed bed before spreading seed, 3) control weeds by bush hogging or spraying (preferably both) 4) Clover and alfalfa blend's - rotate crops every 6-7 years as they are prone to root eating fungi.
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 2, 2015 23:42:12 GMT -5
If you are doing it in Parke county we have quite a few seed supllies and the manufacturer of big tine in parke county call a few places around here it might help
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 2, 2015 23:45:02 GMT -5
Anyone have a good source to purchase seed from around central Indiana? I have tried googling various different ways and I am just not getting the right words in the search I guess as I am not coming up with much at all. I do not want to buy any of the stuff that is marketed to hunters, just basic seeds. Looking for, red & white clovers winter rye field peas or austrian winter peas oats chicory ground hog or forage radish If you have a better source outside of IN, I would be willing to entertain that as well. TIA! If you want I will see which ones in parke sell food plot mixes |
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Post by HuntMeister on Jul 3, 2015 7:07:37 GMT -5
Anyone have a good source to purchase seed from around central Indiana? I have tried googling various different ways and I am just not getting the right words in the search I guess as I am not coming up with much at all. I do not want to buy any of the stuff that is marketed to hunters, just basic seeds. Looking for, red & white clovers winter rye field peas or austrian winter peas oats chicory ground hog or forage radish If you have a better source outside of IN, I would be willing to entertain that as well. TIA! If you want I will see which ones in parke sell food plot mixes I would appreciate that very much! Yes I am doing the plot in Parke Co. I did locate Parke County Feeds and am awaiting some info from them but would like additional sources. |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jul 3, 2015 9:59:48 GMT -5
Call Byron seeds he seems pretty knowledgeable and had everything you were looking for 7655693555 is his number
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Post by HuntMeister on Jul 3, 2015 10:47:22 GMT -5
thanks and will do!
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