Wildlife Mississippi’s Wildlife Habitat Seed Program
Technical Specifications

WINTER WHEAT
Description: Winter wheat is a cool-season annual grown throughout Mississippi. In addition to using winter wheat for forage and grain production, it is a choice food for many species of wildlife such as quail, deer, dove and turkey.

Soil adaptation: Winter wheat is adapted to most soil types throughout the state. Avoid wet soils.

Seedbed preparation: Prepare a clean, firm seedbed.

Planting: September 1 – November 1. Plant 80 lbs. per acre (1.5 bushels) when seedbeds are conventionally prepared. Increase rates to 100 lbs. per acre where wheat is "roughed in".

Fertility requirements: Use soil test results for determination or 60 lbs. per acre of nitrogen, 80 lbs. per acre of potassium and 80 lbs. per acre of potash. An additional amount should be added in February or March. Amount will depend on use.

pH requirement: 6.0 to 6.5. Apply agricultural lime according to soil test recommendation.

SOYBEAN
Description: A common, annual, summer legume. The vegetative parts and seeds are excellent food choices for deer and other wildlife. When planting late summer/early fall, deer and other wildlife like the vegetative parts for food source before first frost.

Soil adaptation: Widely adapted to drained, medium textured soils and heavier textured soils.

Seedbed preparation: Prepare a clean, firm seedbed.

Fertility requirements: A soil test is recommended or apply 200 lbs. per acre of 0-20-20
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Planting dates: September 1 – October 15. Seeding rates will depend upon variety planted. The planting rate will be between 30 to 60 lbs. per acre. Broadcast or plant with a grain drill.

pH requirements: 6.0 – 7.0. If soil pH is below 6.0, lime with at least 1 ton of agricultural lime per acre.

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