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Food Plot Information - Alpha Rack
Whitetail Institute’s Alfa-Rack Plus
3.75 lbs. - $35.99
3.75 Lbs = 1/4 Acre
20 lbs. - $139.95
20 Lbs = 1 1/2 Acres
| Seed Type | Soil Type |
| Alfa-Rack Plus is a perennial - a single planting can last multiple years (3-5 years on avg.) | Alfa-Rack Plus was developed for drier upland soils, hillsides or hilltops. |
| Planting Conditions | Planting Equipment |
| Alfa-Rack Plus requires a soil pH level of 6.5 to 7.5 and 3-5 hours of daily sunlight. | Alfa-Rack Plus requires tillage equipment - disk, plow, tiller, cultipacker or drag (something to turn over soil and create a seed bed) |
Do you want to plant a food plot on a hilltop, hillside or on almost any light, upland soil? Alfa-Rack is your answer. The Whitetail Institute’s extensive research and development program designed Alfa-Rack to be planted in just these type situations. A blend of high-protein, drought and cold-resistant grazing alfalfas, Alfa-Rack has an extensive deep-root structure that keeps plants secure on even steep hillsides while reaching deep into the soil to find moisture. The addition of Imperial Clover adds up to 35% protein for increased antler development (regular alfalfas provide only 17-24%). The grazing-alfalfa varieties found in Alfa-Rack are higher in nutrients and more attractive than traditional hay alfalfas.
Whether you live in the sunny South, chilly Canada, or somewhere in between, we have an Alfa-Rack blend that was developed to grow successfully on your property. And where Alfa-Rack grows successfully, so do the deer.
The newest, most innovative X-9 alfalfa technology, plus the addition of chicory for drought resistance and superior taste, takes Alfa-Rack Plus to a new level. Alfa-Rack Plus is even easier to establish, faster growing, and more digestible and resistant. If you are looking for the versatility of Alfa-Rack with additional yield and hardiness, try Alfa-Rack Plus.
How we recommend using this product
Like clover, we recommend that you keep your food plots under an acre. Our heaviest used food plots are 1/4 to 1/2 acre in size and are surrounded with plenty of cover. This allows any animal an escape route just a few yards away.
The site should be located in a dry area, but cannot be gravel or sand. A good test is to grab a handful of soil and compress it into a ball in your hand. If the soil does not maintain its shape, then the conditions are right.
Tips
The quality of the plants is directly related to soil quality.
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