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Choosing Gamecrops

<strong>Q) We have a small shoot and have managed to negotiate some land for gamecrops. What should we sow for next year? We are predominantly a pheasant shoot, but we also release a few hundred partridges. We have about five acres in three areas available for gamecover. J. HAYLE By email</strong>

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A) Before you decide on what to sow for next year, you need to answer a few questions. What do you want from your crops? If you want them as drives, you want something with a flushing value. If you want them primarily to draw and hold birds, you need a crop with a food value.

You must also determine your soil type. Ours is heavy and kale never does well here. I dont wish to pass the buck, but I suggest that you contact one of the game seed companies and let it advise you on a package that will best suit your requirements and soil type.

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