{"product_id":"wild-harvest-food-plot","title":"Wild Harvest Food Plot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWild Harvest Food Plot\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the land manager who wants to build a permanent, self-sustaining living pantry. By focusing on native species that provide both high-protein forage and essential brood-rearing cover, this bundle bridges the gap between traditional game management and deep-rooted ecological restoration. Unlike annual food plots that require yearly tilling and chemical inputs, this collection establishes a perennial system that grows more productive each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Protein Forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features species like Wild Strawberry and Wild Petunia that provide essential spring nutrients and palatable browse for deer, turkey, and rabbits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrood-Rearing Habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe combination of Clustered Mountainmint and Grayleaf Goldenrod attracts the massive volume of high-protein insects required for the survival of young turkey poults and pheasant chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Security: \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides a tiered landscape—ranging from low-growing forage to mid-height nesting cover—that keeps wildlife on your property across every season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eSide Oats Grama provides perfect overhead nesting cover for upland birds while leaving open space at ground level for chicks to navigate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-91d627b4-7fff-1028-66b6-c2b6b48ce081\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAll plants are grown non-GMO and are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003e100% neonicotinoid-free\u003c\/a\u003e, ensuring a safe haven for the wildlife they attract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFragaria virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): An early-season powerhouse providing high-sugar fruit and lush spring foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClustered Mountainmint\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePycnanthemum muticum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): The ultimate insect magnet for nutrient-rich brood-rearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Petunia \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuellia humilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): A durable, low-growing perennial and highly palatable browse source.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Oats Grama\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBouteloua curtipendula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): An essential bunchgrass for nesting cover and chick navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxglove Beardtongue\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon digitalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): Offers critical early-season green browse and attracts diverse pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrayleaf Goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e): Provides late-season security cover and vital fall seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Wild Harvest Bundle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection allows you to restore the land while sustaining the hunt. Use the low-growing Wild Petunia and Strawberry as a \"green edge\" to draw game out of heavy cover, while using the Side Oats Grama and Goldenrod to create secure bedding and travel corridors. This \"nursery\" environment ensures the next generation of upland birds has the protein-rich diet they need to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo provide high-quality \"brood-rearing\" habitat that actually outcompetes weeds, you should aim for a high-density planting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Upland Birds (Turkeys\/Pheasants): \u003c\/strong\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eone 108-plant bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a dense, 150 sq. ft. \"insect buffet\". By planting them closely (12–18\" apart), you create a thick canopy that attracts a high volume of protein-rich insects while providing overhead security for chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Deer: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo actually hold or draw deer on a 40-acre tract, you should aim for 3–5 \"islands\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eusing the \u003cstrong\u003e216-plant bundles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese aren't meant to replace a 2-acre clover field; they are designed to provide high-protein snacks and security cover that keeps deer from leaving your property to find diversity elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrategic Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Site your islands in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/b\u003e along wood lines, near water sources, or adjacent to bedding cover. These resilient native species are selected to thrive in rugged conditions, including dry, rocky, or heavy clay soils, once their roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment Watering:\u003c\/b\u003e For remote properties, timing is everything. Once shipping is open, we ship live plants within 10–14 days. If they arrive before you're ready, they can safely stay in their pots for weeks—just keep them watered and in the sun. \u003cstrong\u003eAim to plant in early spring or fall, ideally just before a forecasted rain to ensure deep soil saturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regardless of rainfall, these plants MUST be watered in thoroughly at the time of planting. For the first 6–8 weeks, they require consistent moisture to anchor their roots. If you cannot get to the property to water during a dry spell, your plants may struggle to survive. Once established, these native species become highly drought-hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZero-Till Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Once established, your Wild Harvest islands are designed to be self-sustaining. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eAvoid mowing or tilling\u003c\/b\u003e, which disrupts the perennial root systems and destroys nesting structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompetition Management:\u003c\/b\u003e In Year 1, simply use a string trimmer once or twice to knock back tall, overhanging weeds. This ensures sunlight reaches your young plugs. By Year 3, your native pantry will begin to \"leap,\" outcompeting weeds and expanding its footprint naturally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For more information on planting, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"108-Pack","offer_id":53538972926318,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-NE-WILHAR-108","price":715.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"162-Pack","offer_id":53538973024622,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-NE-WILHAR-162","price":1055.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"216-Pack","offer_id":53538973057390,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-NE-WILHAR-216","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/wild-harvest-food-plot-1373315.png?v=1774467609","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/wild-harvest-food-plot","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}