Antler King Sugar Beets Seed - 1/8 Acre
Antler King Sugar Beets deliver highly nutritious forage and energy-rich roots that attract and hold deer through fall and winter. Plant in spring or summer for protein-packed greens early season and sustained nutrition post-maturity.
Premium Deer Forage for Your Hunting Property
Antler King Sugar Beets represent a proven approach to improving your hunting land through strategic food plot management. This seed covers approximately 1/8 acre and provides a complete nutritional package that addresses deer dietary needs across multiple seasons.
Why Sugar Beets Work
Dual Nutrition Source
- Protein-rich leafy greens provide early-season forage immediately after sprouting
- Energy-dense roots develop as the crop matures, offering critical nutrition through fall and winter months
- Highly digestible and palatable—deer will actively seek this food source
Planting Fundamentals
Sugar Beets perform best as a standalone crop without competition from other plant varieties. Success requires:
- Soil pH between 6.0 and 8.0
- Good drainage and periodic moisture
- Elimination of weed competition prior to planting
- Preparation through tilling and culti-packing
- Broadcast seeding followed by culti-packing for soil contact
Soil Adaptability
While Sugar Beets tolerate sandy, loam, and clay soils, they thrive in well-drained conditions with proper pH management. This flexibility makes them suitable for diverse hunting properties across varying terrain.
Timing and Results
Plant in spring or summer to establish strong root systems before the critical fall hunting season. Properly managed Sugar Beets will keep deer on your property through winter, improving your hunting opportunities and overall land management objectives.
Features
- sugar beets work best as a stand alone crop
- fantastic food source for whitetail deer
- ideal ph of 6.0-8.0
- seed depth 1/4′-1/2″
- 10,000 seeds/lb. and 1 lb. covers 1/8 acre
- 400 lbs. of 13-13-13 or 19-19-19 per acre
