Fall
Fall Planting.
A well-timed, well-planted plot loaded with the right forages will move deer out of the timber and into your shooting lane on a predictable schedule. The Anilogics Fall lineup is built around that reality. Every blend is engineered to establish fast, attract hard, and keep deer returning from early bow season through the late rut and beyond. Each seed variety is hand-selected based on palatability trials and real-world hunting results.
From high-tonnage multi-species mixes to pure brassica kill-plot blends to cold-hardy cereal grains that go in right up to frost, the Anilogics Fall lineup covers every planting window, soil type, and hunting strategy. Grab the Pocket Seed Guide for a quick side-by-side comparison of the full lineup.
- Double Decker packs 5 brassica varieties (radishes, forage collards, purple top turnips, rapeseed, and rutabaga) into a 16-lb. bucket that covers 2 acres and goes hunt-ready in 4 weeks. Lush leafy tops feed deer in early Fall while energy-dense bulbs lock them in through late season.
- Rapid Rack combines annual and perennial clovers with forage winter wheat in a 22-lb. bucket that covers 2 acres and is hunt-ready in 3 weeks. Winter wheat acts as a nurse crop to shield emerging clover seedlings, delivering multi-year attraction from a single Fall planting.
- CRUSH® The Perfect 10 stages 10 different annuals to peak at different points through the season. Cereal grains pull deer in immediately, crimson clover and winter peas extend mid-season interest, and forage collards, trophy rape, turnips, radishes, and sugar beets dominate the late-season draw. Hunt-ready in 3 weeks.
- CRUSH® Pro Brassica Blend is the highest-tonnage pure brassica plot in the lineup: 6 varieties including New Zealand brassicas, and forage rape packed into a small, easy-to-ship bag.
- CRUSH® Amazin’ Grains is the last-minute planting specialist: a 5-variety cereal grain and winter pea blend (forage oats, winter wheat, cereal rye, triticale, and winter peas) that goes hunt-ready in 2-3 weeks and has produced viable research plots planted right up to the average frost date.
- CRUSH® Fixin’ Clover is the fastest-establishing Fall clover available: 4 annual varieties that germinate faster than perennial clovers, fix nitrogen into the soil to reduce fertilizer costs on future plantings, and can also be frost-seeded or Spring-planted as a cover crop ahead of your Fall blend. Pair any Fall planting with Anilogics minerals and attractants to maximize deer visits to your plot throughout the season.
Which Fall Plot Fits Your Hunt?
The Fall lineup covers four distinct plot strategies. Your hunting timeline, plot size, and soil conditions determine which one belongs in your spreader this season.
- Multi-species Fall mixes like CRUSH® The Perfect 10, Green Mile®, Caveman Blend, and Double Decker are the best all-around option for hunters who want consistent deer activity from opening day through the end of muzzleloader season. Staggered maturity dates mean there is always something at peak palatability in the plot, and the diversity of forages keeps deer from patterning onto a single food source and moving on.
- Pure brassica blends like CRUSH® Pro Brassica Blend and Double Decker are the highest-tonnage option for hunters focused on late-season kill plots. After the first hard frost converts starches to sugars in the bulbs, brassicas become the most preferred food source in the deer’s home range. Pro Brassica Blend is compatible with grass-selective herbicides making weed management straightforward without harming your crop. See the Herbicide Guide for details on post-plant weed control.
- Cereal grain blends like CRUSH® Amazin’ Grains and Green Mile® are the right call for hunters with a late planting window, limited equipment, or shaded plots. Amazin’ Grains can be planted right up to the frost date and is ideal for large green fields. Green Mile® requires only 3 hours of sunlight, needs no tillage, and is hunt-ready in 2-3 weeks. Both deliver immediate early-season draw without the soil prep demands of brassica blends.
- Fall-planted clover like CRUSH® Fixin’ Clover, CRUSH® Pro Clover, and Rapid Rack are ideal when you want this season’s plot to pay dividends for years to come. Clover provides high-protein forage through Fall and remains green after early frosts, and established perennial stands become reliable Spring and Summer nutrition plots as well. Browse the full Spring food plot lineup to see how clover planted in Fall transitions into a Spring nutrition program.
FAQ
When is the best time to plant Fall food plot seeds?
For most Fall blends, the target window is 6-8 weeks before your average first frost. This gives brassicas and clovers enough time to establish and be at peak attraction during early bow season. CRUSH® Amazin’ Grains is the exception, as it can be planted right up to the frost date and will still produce a viable plot. To find your frost date, use the Almanac frost calculator and time your planting so a soaking rain is in the 10-day forecast after seeding. Late planting reduces stand quality but is far better than not planting at all, especially for cereal grain blends that germinate quickly in cooler soils.
Which Fall food plot blend draws deer the fastest after planting?
Green Mile® and CRUSH® Amazin’ Grains are both hunt-ready in 2-3 weeks and are the fastest-establishing options in the Fall lineup. CRUSH® The Perfect 10, CRUSH® Fixin’ Clover, and Rapid Rack follow closely at 3 weeks. If you are running short on time before season, cereal grain blends have an edge because annual varieties put all their energy into fast germination. To further accelerate deer visits once your plot is established, position a CRUSH® or Black Ops attractant near the plot perimeter.
What is the best Fall food plot for drawing deer during late season and the rut?
Brassica plots peak in palatability after the first hard frost, when starches in bulbs convert to sugars. At that point, they become the highest-calorie food source available in most deer home ranges. Double Decker packs 5 brassica varieties with rutabaga and radishes that deer dig out of the ground through snow, making it a late-season anchor. CRUSH® The Perfect 10 extends the draw timeline with sugar beets and forage collards that hold deer through Winter. During the rut, combine your food plot strategy with Anilogics attractants to capitalize on increased deer movement through your property.
Which Fall blends work in shaded plots with limited sunlight?
Green Mile® leads the Fall lineup for low-light situations, requiring only 3 hours of sunlight per day. It also tolerates soil pH as low as 5.5, making it the go-to for acidic woodlot soils. CRUSH® Fixin’ Clover performs with 5+ hours of sunlight and is a solid choice for partially shaded plots on field edges or trail openings. Brassica blends, including CRUSH® Pro Brassica Blend and Double Decker, require full sun (6+ hours) and should be reserved for open plots with good solar exposure. Check the Pocket Seed Guide for a full sunlight requirement chart across all blends.
Can I plant Fall food plot seeds if I have missed the ideal planting window?
Yes. CRUSH® Amazin’ Grains was specifically designed for late planting scenarios. Anilogics has grown viable research plots right up to the average frost date using this blend. The cereal grain varieties germinate rapidly in cool soils and cold-hardy varieties stay green through freezing temperatures. Green Mile® is another strong late-window option with its no-till formula and 2-3 week establishment timeline. Brassica blends are harder to rescue after the window closes, but if you can get them in the ground 4 weeks before frost, CRUSH® Pro Brassica Blend is still worth planting.
How do I transition my Summer food plot into a Fall food plot?
If you planted Summer CRUSH® or another warm-season legume blend in Spring, you can broadcast your Fall seed directly into the dying Summer stand in late Summer or early Fall. The legume canopy holds ground moisture during germination, the nitrogen fixed into the soil reduces your fertilizer requirement, and mowing the Summer cover down after overseeding improves seed-to-soil contact. For direct tilled plots, disc or drag the Summer crop residue under before seeding your Fall blend into a firm, weed-free seedbed. See the Spring food plot lineup if you want to plan your Summer cover crop rotation for next year.
How do I use Anilogics attractants alongside my Fall food plot to maximize deer encounters?
Fall food plots and Anilogics attractants work together as a layered attraction system. The plot provides a consistent, reliable food source that trains deer to visit a specific location. Attractants placed at stand entry points, scrapes, or mock scrapes near the plot create additional scent and curiosity draw during the pre-rut and rut, when bucks are covering more ground. CRUSH® attractants are designed to complement food plot setups by pulling deer into shooting range once they are already in the general area. If your plot gets heavy doe traffic, positioning attractants upwind of your stand creates opportunities for bucks cruising for does to break into the open. Pair attractants with Anilogics minerals placed near the plot perimeter for a complete in-season nutrition and attraction program.