{"product_id":"buck-forage-oats","title":"Buck Forage Oats 50 lbs.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWE DO NOT SHIP 50 LB. BAGS OF FEED!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuck Forage Oats are the world’s greatest, most winter tolerant oats ever developed. This is food plot seed of the highest quality, and is hand-picked by Dr. James C. Kroll from his private forage preference trials for white-tailed deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld class winter tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill likely winter kill in the upper Midwest, but has longer stay green than spring oats – stays green through hunting season!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh nutrient values, including 18% minimum protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent palatability and digestible energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuck Forage Oats seeds for deer are the most preferred food plot for fall and winter attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Buck Forage Oats seed for sale is easy to plant and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer will find and eat these through snow cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed is treated with an insecticide that is a prohibited input on Organic farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeding Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLate Summer\/ Early Fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e½” to 1½”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRate per Acre:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBroadcast seed or drill 100-120 pounds per acre. No till drilling is highly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–  Disc or till ground to produce a soft seed bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–  If broadcast, re-disc the plot with the disc blades 4 inches deep for best results. If drilled, consult drill maker setting and set seed 2 inches deep in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–  Fertilize and lime according to soil test recommendations prior to planting. With no soil test, apply 150 pounds of 19-19-19 fertilizer as a pre-plant application or top dress after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buckforage.com\/shop\/best-oats-for-deer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuck Forage Oats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare a patented, specialized variety bred explicitly for wildlife food plots, whereas regular (grain or feed) oats are farmed to produce commercial grain yields\u003c\/mark\u003e. Buck Forage Oats stay low, leafy, and tender longer, resist cold temperatures much better, and keep high protein levels deep into the winter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegular grain oats grow tall quickly and bolt to seed heads fast. Buck Forage Oats focus energy on thick, leafy green growth and stay short longer so deer can graze easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WBgIic Wg1cdb notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NMq1me\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a14YJe\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" height=\"12px\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"12px\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M440-280H280q-83 0-141.5-58.5T80-480q0-83 58.5-141.5T280-680h160v80H280q-50 0-85 35t-35 85q0 50 35 85t85 35h160v80ZM320-440v-80h320v80H320Zm200 160v-80h160q50 0 85-35t35-85q0-50-35-85t-85-35H520v-80h160q83 0 141.5 58.5T880-480q0 83-58.5 141.5T680-280H520Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegular oats die off quickly after a hard freeze or frost. Buck Forage Oats tolerate much lower temperatures and stay green even after heavy frosts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WBgIic Wg1cdb notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NMq1me\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sdh_PfuOauC0I9XNkPIPpvXwyQQ_1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuck Forage Oats maintain a higher protein content as the plant matures. Regular feed oats lose nutritional value and become tough and unpalatable much faster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sdh_PfuOauC0I9XNkPIPpvXwyQQ_3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePurpose \u0026amp; Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegular oats (like common bin-run or feed store oats) cost less and are meant for grain harvest or livestock. Buck Forage Oats are a specialized, cleaner seed optimized strictly to attract and feed deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WBgIic Wg1cdb notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NMq1me\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a14YJe\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" height=\"12px\" viewbox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"12px\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M440-280H280q-83 0-141.5-58.5T80-480q0-83 58.5-141.5T280-680h160v80H280q-50 0-85 35t-35 85q0 50 35 85t85 35h160v80ZM320-440v-80h320v80H320Zm200 160v-80h160q50 0 85-35t35-85q0-50-35-85t-85-35H520v-80h160q83 0 141.5 58.5T880-480q0 83-58.5 141.5T680-280H520Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eNote on preference:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn forums like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"H23r4e\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/deerhunterforum.com\/threads\/buck-forage-oats.2763\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeer Hunter Forum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, opinions are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003emixed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregarding whether deer inherently prefer Buck Forage Oats over standard generic oats when both are young and well-fertilized, though hunters generally agree on the superior cold-tolerance of the branded variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"WBgIic Wg1cdb notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NMq1me\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"WBgIic Wg1cdb notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NMq1me\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting per acre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFor a pure stand food plot, you should plant \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf vOaKCf_q\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb vOaKCf_q\/HugV6--\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e100 to 120 pounds of Buck Forage Oats per acre\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[]]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Since Buck Forage Oats are typically sold in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e50-pound bags\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will need \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e2 to 2.5 bags per acre\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eQuick Planting Reference\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePure Stand Seeding Rate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–120 lbs per acre (some regional guides allow 75–100 lbs or up to 125 lbs).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMixed Stand Seeding Rate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35 lbs per acre when mixing as a nurse crop with clover, chicory, or brassicas.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 inches deep into a clean, firm seedbed.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMethod:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill or broadcast (if broadcasting, lightly disc or drag to ensure good seed-to-soil contact).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athens seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337237164252,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6612\/7068\/files\/buckforage.png?v=1787756542","url":"https:\/\/frogsfarmandfeed.com\/products\/buck-forage-oats","provider":"Frog's Farm and Feed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}