WKP - Todd
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Has anyone ever tried planting beans and corn on the same field; basically every-other-row? Considering trying this, just curious to know if anyone else has had any success with this? Not going to pick, just for my deer.
I would recommend doing 4 rows of each side by side.
Todd I have done it before. You can drill the beans or broadcast them and then come back and plant corn.
First time I've ever planted my own, so it will likely look like Helen Keller planted them while wasted!
But, i won't do corn period for a plot anymore.
One guys experience and opinion, I'll give you the more complex reasoning many overlook. There is solutions for some of these. I personally just think corn is not a good choice....Skip, why no corn? We've had pretty good luck with ours in recent years.
In-case anyone doesn't know this, I will let them know. If you have a pioneer production plant anywhere near you, they give away free seed (corn and beans) for wildlife plots. Can't harvest them, but the price is right. I even borrow the planter from our Pioneer here in town.
The only reason I attempted planting beans and corn on one field was because it is about a 5 acre field, so it should have enough of both to hopefully pull it through without getting completely destroyed. I also planted about 5 additional acres of corn only, so we'll see what does the best.
I've never had good luck with Beans so I will keep my fingers crossed. It's been sprayed, and getting some nitrogen this week. I'll keep you all posted on my results.