FOODS BY TEDDY KLARK As co-owner of a food-plot seed company, I get the opportunity to plant many different blends at many different times of the growing season. And while I have to admit I love clover blends planted in springtime, I cannot deny the incredible drawing power of fall annuals planted in summer. You'll be excited and bursting with optimism every time you hunt over a thick stand of brassicas with huge green tops and tasty bulbs popping out of the soil. It's the Mike Tyson knockout combo of the food-plotting world! And there are other fast-growing seed blends that can be planted from late June to mid-September for the upcoming hunting season, or slower growers that can be sown this year for next. So think about using some of those pleasant sunny days that highlight Pennsylvania's excellent summer grow- ing season to get out there and work that soil! It's a great way to spend time outdoors, and is certain to make your time in the fall woods more memorable. SUMMER PLANTINGS Many blends can be planted in summer, but be sure to adhere to the planting dates on the packages. Planting any blend before the suggested dates can cause your plants to mature before season. And mature plants typically die or lose their tender, tasty qualities animals seek. In planning your seeding, know that it's best to plant right before a good rain. This is especially important to consider in late summer, when dry spells are common. Using a good rain to help establish your seed can be the difference between a full plot or a sparse one. Early summer and mid-summer are TING SEED IN SUMMER JUNE 2019 17