The following are detailed, step-by-step instructions for planting Imperial Tall Tine Tubers.  By following all of the steps, you should have phenomenal results from your Imperial Tall Tine Tubers.  The only thing left to chance will be Mother Nature.  When your Imperial Tall Tine Tubers is planted correctly, you will find that you have done one of the, if not the, best things you’ve ever done to improve the quality of your deer and deer hunting.  You should see more deer and better quality deer.

Keep These Instructions for Future Maintenance Purposes

Planting and Maintenance Recommendations for

 Imperial Tall Tine Tubers

1.      Tall Tine Tubers should be planted in medium to well-drained soil.

2.      Plow first and then disk the plot to eliminate existing weeds and grasses. If you are only disking, a grass control herbicide such as Round Up™ or other glyphosate-type product can be sprayed before disking to kill existing weeds and grasses. This will not prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating but may make disking more effective and improve the seed bed. (If herbicide is used, follow the recommended waiting time before seeding as stated on herbicide label.)

3.      Soil test to determine lime and fertilizer needs of the plot. Tall Tine Tubers needs a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0 to achieve optimal performance. If no soil test is available, apply a minimum of 2 tons of lime and 400 pounds of 20-20-20 or equivalent fertilizer per acre. If soil test is taken before ground breaking, make sure sample is taken at least 6 inches deep.

NOTE: Lime takes time to neutralize soil. Apply lime as far in advance of planting as possible. If lime is applied at planting, lightly disk the lime in to maximize contact with the soil. Fertilizer should be applied just prior to planting and, if possible, lightly disked in.

4.      Smooth and firm the plot with a cultipacker or heavy roller. If no cultipacker is available, use a weighted drag implement. (See 5, and 6, and for details.)

5.      When using a cultipacker or heavy roller:

a.       After culitpacking or rolling as stated in step 4, broadcast seed at a rate of 6 pounds per acre.

b.      Go back over the plot with cultipacker or roller to press the seed against the surface of the plot.

6.      When using a weighted drag:

a.       After dragging as stated in step 4, broadcast seed at a rate of 6 pounds per acre.

b.      DO NOT DRAG THE PLOT AFTER SEEDING

NOTE:  With either the cultipacker or drag application, seed must never be planted more than ¼ inch deep.

NOTE:  DO NOT DISK OR HARROW AFTER SEEDING

7.      Optional: After planting, place a small wire basket over a portion of your Tall Tine Tubers so wildlife cannot browse that small patch. Watch the difference inside and outside the basket to gauge plot usage.

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