Hourglass Food Plot Build

We’re taking you through the process of creating a half-acre hourglass-shaped food plot in late summer. From mowing and spraying to planting brassicas, this setup is designed to work perfectly with a CRP stand and create an ideal pinch-point hunting location. Highlights include: • CRP habitat blend with forbs and big bluestem • Hourglass food plot design for deer movement • RSI blind placement for ideal wind access • Turnips, peas, and brassicas planted for early season attraction • Step-by-step from mowing to spraying to planting Whether you’re managing CRP ground, setting up strategic food plots, or planning early season hunting strategies, this episode breaks it down. ⏱ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Starting food plot work in July 00:21 – Hourglass design & blind setup 00:48 – CRP habitat and adjoining fallow ground 01:15 – Plot layout with drone view 01:33 – Planting plans (turnips, peas, brassicas) 01:56 – Pinch-point setup with shingle oak & scrape 03:22 – Ten days post mowing update 03:43 – Why we skipped spraying initially 04:28 – Final spray & planting prep 04:46 – Planting brassicas ahead of forecasted rain