Green Beast
$38.00 – $245.00 lbs
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Green Beast is a highly digestible protein source for deer during the harsh winters. This blend of New Zealand Brassicas is ideal for forage production and provides excellent nutrition. After the first frost, deer graze the sweet leafy area of the plant until grazing the bulbs of the plant. While promoting deer health, Green Beast is the mix you need for small hunting plots late in the season.
Proven Ingredients: New Zealand Brassicas, Forage Collards, Forage Turnips, Forage Radish, Rape and Rutabaga
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs/acre drilled or broadcast
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Product Guide
Planting
- Protein Content: Up to 34%
- Durability: Ability to withstand 10°F
- Seeding Rate: 8 lbs/acre drilled or broadcast
- Seeding Depth: 1/4″ deep
- Plant into a clean, firm seedbed when both drilling or broadcasting
- Package: 4 lb and 40 lb bags
- Planting Zones:
- Zone 1: Late Summer
- Zone 2: Late Summer, Early Fall
- Zone 3: Fall
- Zone 4: Not Recommended
*Plant at least 50 days before the typical first frost
Fertility
If maximum biomass is desired, use the fertilizer rates below:
| Recommended Application Rate (Lbs/acre) | |||
| Soil Fertility Level | Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P2O5) | Potassium (K2O) |
| High | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Medium | 35 | 20 | 25 |
| Low4 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
*Rates are recommended if no soil test is taken.
Weed Control
Plant into a clean, weed-free seedbed and use the herbicide options below for optimal weed control:
| Timing | Herbicide | Rate | Notes | Weeds Controlled | Control Method |
| Preplant or Preemergence | Makaze (Glyphosate) | 32 oz/a | Apply any time before crop emergence | Grasses & Broadleaves | Contact |
| Postemergence | Stinger (Clopyralid) | 0.33-0.5 pts/a | Apply when the majority of the crop is at the 3- to 6-leaf stage. | Broadleaves | Contact |
| Poast (Sethoxydim) | 0.75-1.5 pts/a | Apply before weeds reach 12″ in height. | Grasses | Contact |
Disclaimer: All products and rates were provided by university-based sources and product labels. Always follow label instructions and consult your local chemical dealer and seed dealer before making any applications or planting of seed.
Multiple Regions
Every acre is different and our goal is to help you know what works best in your area. This 'Growing Regions' section showcases where this species works best. If you have any questions on product placement, feel free to contact our experts and we will help!
Food Plot Power™ Tip
Mix with Final Stand to create a longer attraction and food source for your deer herd.
