2021年1月19日 · Plant chufa during late spring or early summer, after all danger of frost is past and soils are getting warmer. Best dates for planting in Alabama are from May 15 to July 10. Soil Preparation. Soils for chufa plots should be tested well in advance of planting. Disk plots thoroughly and lime and fertilize according to soil test recommendations.

Plants suitable for turkey management include annual game-bird mixture, chufa (a popular option), clovers, clover and grass mixtures, corn, corn and soybean mixtures, browntop millet, millet and grain sorghum mixtures, oats, peas, winter ryegrass, sunflowers, and wheat.

2019年6月25日 · Plots should be well distributed and located in or near woodlands. Where turkeys and deer are abundant, plots of at least 1 acre are needed. Corn, chufa, soybeans, and grain sorghums are planted extensively to supplement fall and winter foods of turkeys. Vetch, rye, wheat, clover, and oats provide winter grazing for turkeys.

Growing Chufa for Wild Turkeys - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

2025年1月21日 · Bobwhite quail are habitat specialists, relying on natural early succession plant communities to meet most of their daily, seasonal, and yearly needs. Early succession plant communities are characterized as annual grasses and forbs, such as ragweed, foxtail, goldenrod, and partridge pea.

Wildlife plantings can be of single or multiple plant species. Although plants in this guide are listed individu-ally, you may want to plant mixtures of several different species depending on your objectives. For example, it is much easier to plant and maintain a food plot of only one species; however, if planting native grasses for

2025年1月21日 · controlling invasive plant species; maintaining or building new roads; maintaining or establishing drains, water bars, and culverts. Identifying and managing invasive plant species on your property is also a great way to encourage plant diversity, promote beneficial native vegetation, and increase the value of your timber.

Supplemental Planting. Plant food plots to supplement native foods and to attract or retain turkeys during specific seasons of the year. Plots should be well distributed and located in or near woodlands. Where turkeys and deer are abundant, plots of at least 1 acre are needed. Corn, chufa, soybeans, and grain sorghums

2024年11月20日 · The Alabama Cooperative Extension System proudly presents the 2025 Alabama Phenology Calendar. Discover the natural rhythms of the seasons, from dogwood blossoms to whitetail deer mating, all through the lens of phenology—the study of nature’s seasonal patterns.

2024年12月10日 · – Insect Pests and Plant Diseases – Common Abiotic Problems – Cold Protection – Harvest and Storage – Storages Methods and Culinary Uses – Citrus Taste Testing All participants will also receive samples of Alabama grown citrus. The event will be held in the Betty Carrol Graham Technology Center on the campus of Central Community ...