Tecomate Lab Lab plus

[Blackard]

Was looking at trying some this year instead of straight soybeans. In years past the deer have not allowed my beans to grow at all. (1 acre plot) It says that it withstands early grazing. Anyone had any results?

[mikeolivertx]

I am going to plant it in April for the first time.
I have been in touch with there biologist for my area and that is what we came up with LabLab Plus or Outback Mix in the spring , it should take 3-5 weeks for plants to grow to 10-14 inch height...depending on moisture.

Fall plots should be done in Max Attract(Aug-Nov) and Monster Mix(September). these mixes will grow well into late spring.

But still no real experience with them

If it is heavily browsed you can put a 4 foot fence on top of a 3 foot fence hinged at the bottom of the top piece ???
and get it started for a few weeks then swivel the 3 foot piece up ( so both pieces are up in the air) for entry to the plot.

...or make bigger food plots ????

[titleist_03]

Are the max attract and monster mix annuals or perennials?

[4x4man514]

ive planted lablab plus brfore and was very impressed wiyh its resistance to browsing.

[mikeolivertx]

From The web site
WWW.tecomate.com

Monster Mix –
“The Ultimate Perennial Whitetail Mix”
Monster Mix grows and attracts monster bucks like nothing else! You can build your management program around this stuff! Packed with world-class legumes plus loads of the forage sensation chicory, Monster Mix comes as close to being the perfect year-round food plot mix as anything on the market. Monster Mix stands alone in its ability to provide critical protein and other essential nutrition from late winter/spring, when deer first begin rebuilding body tissue lost to rut and winter and when new antler development begins, right on through the summer antler-growing/fawning time. And, deer absolutely love Monster Mix, making it unbeatable for fall hunting plots. This blend can take the heaviest grazing pressure, and as a perennial, it’ll keep producing for years. And, turkeys love it! In the South, Monster Mix grows best during the cooler months from fall through early summer. In cooler northern climates, best production is during the warm-season from spring through late fall. Excellent for blending with other seeds for custom forages.
SPECS

Perennial
Premium Legumes & Chicory
Size – 8-pound bag
Coverage area – Plants 1 Acre Endorsed by Team Realtree
Size – 8-pound pail
Coverage area – Plants ½ (half) Acre
Application – Monster Mix comes as close to being the perfect year-round food plot mix as anything on the market.
Suitable Region - Nationwide
Planting Time – In South (OK, AR, TN, NC & south), September-November. In North (KS, MO, KY, VA & north), April-July. In the “middle” America transition zone, fall or spring. Can frost-seed in colder climates.
Contains Coated & Pre-Inoculated Seeds Quicker Germination ■Higher Survival ■Faster Growth ■Greater Production
Planting Depth & Method – Broadcast or grain-drill 1/8 to 1/4-inch deep. When broadcasting, cover seeds by either lightly dragging or cultipacking.
HIGHLIGHTS

Very Nearly The “Perfect” All-Round Food Plot Mix
Attracts & Grows More and Bigger Bucks
The Only Food Plot Many Will Ever Need
Unmatched For Year-Round Nutrition and Attraction
Great For Fall “Hunting” Plots
Extremely High Protein & Other Essential Nutrients
Produces For 3 to 5 Years
Withstands The Heaviest Grazing Pressure
Turkeys Love It
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Price: $39.99

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Max-Attract 50/50
Max-Attract 50/50 is formulated first and foremost for MAXIMUM FALL ATTRACTION, making it ideal for hunting plots! And with an unprecedented 50% high-protein, high-preference legumes and chicory, Max-Attract not only draws in fall bucks, but it also improves deer health and size by providing essential nutrition not found in single species plantings or cheaper blends. No other annual “hunting plot” planting comes close to providing such awesome nutrition during the spring through early summer antler-growing/fawning time. For maximum fall attraction, fast-growing, highly preferred plants are required that will establish quickly and serve as the major food source during the hunting season. We have sought out the very finest such plants, from energy-rich premium grains to high-protein clovers, peas and vetches. And, to make absolutely certain that Max-Attract is unmatched, we’ve added chicory, the forage sensation not found in any other competitive annual fall blend. Deer love this stuff, and it establishes quickly and produces nearly year-round. And, Max-Attract 50/50 is very cost effective since ONE BAG PLANTS AN ENTIRE ACRE. Many cheaper fall blends seem like a bargain until you realize that the planting rate is 100-130 pounds per acre, necessitating the purchase of two or more bags to plant one acre! No other fall product can match the unique combination of explosive growth, immediate attraction, unsurpassed nutrition and great value provided by Max-Attract 50/50.
SPECS

Annual
50% Legumes/Chicory & 50% Premium Grains
Size – 40-pound bag
Coverage area – 1 (one) Acre
Application – Fast-growing, highly attractive annuals formulated for maximum attraction on small and large fall “hunting plots.” Great spring/early summer nutrition.
Suitable Region - Nationwide
Planting Time – Fall (August-November).
Planting Depth & Method – Broadcast or grain-drill about 1/4-inch deep. When broadcasting, cover seeds by either lightly dragging or cultipacking.
HIGHLIGHTS

Unprecedented 50% Legumes & Chicory
Explosive Fall Growth
Maximum Attraction/Awesome Nutrition
Draws In Bucks During Hunting Season
Holds Deer Close To Plots
Peas, Vetch, Clover, Chicory, Premium Cereal Grains
Great Value
Far Superior To Cheap Cereal Grain/Clover Mixes
Packed With Energy For Rutting Bucks
Great Nutrition In Critical Spring/Early Summer
A Favorite of Turkeys

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Price: $39.99

[goodolboy]

I planted the lab lab plus for the first time last year here in louisiana, i really didnt notice that the deer were tearing into it but the area i had my food plot in was surrounded by soybean fields, but by the time it was the time to plow and plant my fall plot, the lab lab was waist tall. The food plot that i had planted it on was less than 1 acre, the plot was beautiful though and there were barely any weeds in the plot. Im gonna give it one more try this year because the fields that surround my hunting area will be corn, so hopefully they will come to the lab lab more. Good luck.

[cmax]

Went to Gander Mountian today and they had the lab lab plus marked down so much it was cheaper to buy than the iron and clay peas I was going to plant in the spring. Was curious how any of the above plots turned out and any advice on planting?? How do you think it compares to soybeans (what I usually plant)?

[perchjerker]

Max attract is awesome the winter peas in it are hybrids and grow very fast. The lab lab plus has forage soybeans they grow much lager plants than regular soybeans. The plus also has ebony peas and sorghum.The sorghum is the only unattractive thing in the mix for me.I usually make a mix of
corn,black oil sunflowers,soybeans and Iron clay peas.The Iron clays were a running variety and ran up the corn and sunflowers it gave them more room to grow. The results were awesome.The usage was very heavy.For those considering spring plots,I recommend PLOT SAVER in the early stages.Soybean fields of less than 5 acres have little chance to survive early over browsing without it. Plot saver really works.Attached are two pics one of pea plot in Aug.Second is same plot in early Oct.(pic same angle).

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