Whitetail Institute Tall Tine Tubers

Tall Tine Tubers are specifically engineered as a dual-purpose forage. While many turnips focus solely on the bulb, this blend is designed to provide high-palatability foliage for early-to-mid season grazing and nutrient-dense tubers that deer will dig for once the ground freezes.

You should plant these seeds in late summer or early fall, depending on your specific climate zone. The goal is to allow enough time for the foliage to establish and the tubers to reach full size before the first hard frost.

Yes, deer will graze on the leafy tops as soon as they emerge. The foliage is designed to be palatable throughout the growing season, but it becomes significantly sweeter and more attractive to deer immediately following the first frost.

These tubers are bred for extreme cold tolerance. They are designed to remain edible and intact even after the ground freezes, providing a reliable, high-energy food source when other natural forage options have died off.

Like most brassicas, these tubers perform best in well-drained soil with a proper pH balance. We recommend conducting a soil test before planting to determine if you need to add lime or fertilizer to ensure the rapid growth rate the product is capable of.

The right size depends on your total acreage. The 3 lb bag is suitable for smaller plots or testing, while the 12 lb and 24 lb options are more cost-effective for larger, high-tonnage food plots intended to sustain a larger deer population throughout the winter.