LAZY ACRE™
THE EASIEST FOOD PLOT YOU'LL EVER PLANT™
Designed for hunters who want exceptional results without tractors, tillage, or complicated planting equipment. Simply prepare the site, broadcast the seed, let nature do the rest, and grow a food plot almost anyone can plant.
Perfect For
• Remote hunting properties
• Small kill plots
• First-time food plotters
• ATV & backpack access
• Minimal equipment
✔ Premium Throw & Grow Blend
✔ Fast Germination
✔ Minimal Ground Preparation
✔ Proven At The Testing Grounds™
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LAZY ACRE™
SIX REASONS HUNTERS PLANT LAZY ACRE™
Big Results. Minimal Effort.
No Tractor Needed
Designed specifically for hunters without large equipment. Broadcast the seed onto a properly prepared site and let rainfall do the work.
Minimal Site Preparation
Unlike conventional food plots that often require extensive tillage, Lazy Acre™ establishes with minimal ground disturbance, saving both time and effort.
Fast Germination
Winterhawk wheat establishes quickly, producing attractive green forage while the remaining species develop throughout the season.
Perfect For Small Plots
Ideal for logging roads, pipelines, field edges, secluded kill plots, and remote hunting locations that larger equipment can't easily reach.
Season-Long Attraction
A carefully selected combination of wheat, brassicas, and clovers provides attraction from early fall through late winter, with perennial benefits continuing into spring.
Prove Simplicity
Whether you're planting your first food plot or your fiftieth, Lazy Acre™ removes much of the complexity while still delivering the premium performance hunters expect from Backwoods.
IS LAZY ACRE™ THE RIGHT CHOICE?
What To Expect
See how LAZY ACRE™ develops throughout the growing season.
7-14 Days
Rapid Germination
The Winterhawk germinates quickly, providing fast ground cover and the first flush of attractive green forage. Early growth helps suppress weeds while beginning to draw deer into the plot.
30 Days
Building Attraction
The wheat establishes a lush stand while brassicas and clovers continue developing. Deer begin utilizing multiple forage species as the plot matures and nutritional value increases.
Late Winter
Extended Nutrition
Winterhawk wheat, brassicas, and clovers continue providing quality forage after many food plots have slowed down, helping carry deer through the toughest months of the season.
Spring
Lasting Value
While the annual wheat and brassicas naturally complete their life cycle, White Cloud Crimson Clover and Arrowleaf Clover continue producing nutritious forage into spring, helping improve soil health through nitrogen fixation while providing additional grazing opportunities before summer planting.
WHAT'S INSIDE LAZY ACRE™
EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A PURPOSE
Every species was selected to perform a specific job—working together to establish quickly, thrive in reduced sunlight, and
provide dependable attraction from early fall through the following spring.
The backbone of Lazy Acre™, Winterhawk establishes quickly, produces abundant forage, and provides dependable attraction throughout the fall and winter hunting season.
A fast-establishing annual clover that produces highly nutritious forage while naturally fixing nitrogen to improve soil health.
Produces lush leafy forage that becomes increasingly attractive after cooler temperatures and the first frosts.
Provides both leafy forage and energy-rich bulbs that extend food availability well into the late season.
Continues producing high-quality forage after hunting season while adding nitrogen back into the soil for long-term property improvement.
Helps reduce soil compaction with its deep taproot while providing additional forage and improving water infiltration for future plantings.
Elite Forage. Zero Sweat.™
Plant At The Right Time For Dependable Fall Success.
Where & When To Plant
Zone 1: October - November
Zone 2: September - October
Zone 3: Late August - October
Zone 4: Mid-August - Late September
Zone 5: September - October
Zone 6: Late July - August
PLANTING RULE
• Soil temperatures below 70°F and falling
• Plant 45–60 days before average first frost
• Plant just ahead of a soaking rainfall
Planting windows are general guidelines and may vary by local elevation, climate, and seasonal weather conditions.
Planting At A Glance
Coverage
Up To 1 Acre
Planting Depth
1/4" - 1/2"
Planting Method
Broadcast or Drill
Sunlight
Full To Partial Sun
Soil Ph
6.0 - 7.0
Moisture
Moderate
Common Mistakes
✗ Planting too early into hot soils
✗ Planting into heavy standing vegetation
✗ Broadcasting onto dry soil without rainfall in the
forecast
✗ Planting too deep
✗ Skipping fertilizer
✗ Expecting good results without adequate seed-to-soil
contact
View Full Planting Instructions
PREPARATION
Prepare a clean planting area by eliminating existing weeds and vegetation with glyphosate or tillage. Lazy Acre™ performs best when broadcast onto a firm seedbed with good seed-to-soil contact. While designed for minimal equipment, proper site preparation significantly improves establishment.
SOIL TEST & FERTILITY
Conduct a soil test whenever possible and adjust soil pH to 6.0–7.0. For maximum forage production and establishment, apply Fuel™ Brassicas
+ Clover according to soil test recommendations or labeled rates.
PLANTING RATE
Broadcast (Prepared Seedbed): 20 lbs/acre
Broadcast (No-Till): 24–25 lbs/acre
Drill: 14 lbs/acre
PLANTING DEPTH
Plant ¼–½ inch deep. When broadcasting, lightly drag or
cultipack after planting to improve seed-to-soil contact. Avoid planting deeper
than ½ inch.
TIMING
Plant approximately 45–60 days before your area's average first frost, when soil temperatures have cooled to 55–65°F. Cooler soils and adequate moisture promote rapid establishment and healthy fall growth.
MOISTURE
Adequate moisture is essential for successful germination. Plant immediately before a soaking rainfall whenever possible, and avoid
planting into excessively dry soil.
ADJUSTING FOR PLS & GERMINATION
Recommended planting rates assume 100% Pure Live Seed (PLS) and 100% germination. Actual seed quality
varies by lot. To determine an adjusted planting rate, divide the recommended
seeding rate by the PLS percentage multiplied by the germination percentage,
both expressed as decimals. Adjusting for PLS and germination helps ensure
proper stand density, uniform establishment, and maximum food plot performance.
Build Your Complete Fall Hunting Program
Step 1: Build Fertility
Step 2: Plant LAZY ACRE™
Step 3: Increase Attraction
Step 4: Supplement Your Herd
Step 5: Increase Mineral Intake
Step 6: Reliable Feed Delivery
Step 7: Spring Overseed
EVERY PRODUCT MUST EARN THE BACKWOODS® NAME.
Nothing earns the Backwoods® name until it proves itself in the field.
Every Backwoods® food plot, attractant, mineral, supplement, and feeder is developed and evaluated under real hunting conditions—not just test plots or research stations.
If it doesn't perform for us, it never reaches your property.
We don't build products to sell. We build products we trust enough to use ourselves.
Tested by hunters. Proven by deer.
At The Testing Grounds™
• Hundreds of acres evaluated
• Year-round field testing
• Real hunting pressure
• Properties in multiple regions
• Trail camera monitored
• Product performance documented
NOT SURE WHICH PLOT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Best No-Till Food Plot
Best For: Hunters wanting the easiest premium food plot to establish with minimal equipment, minimal site preparation, and dependable attraction throughout the fall and winter.
Best Overall Fall Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting one premium cool-season blend that combines outstanding forage production, season-long attraction, and long-term soil improvement.
Best For Large Plots
Best For: Hunters planting multiple food plots or managing larger acreages that need dependable forage production and excellent browse tolerance.
Ultimate Hunting Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting the highest level of annual attraction with a premium blend of peas, brassicas, clovers, chicory, sugar beets, and radishes.
Real Plots. Real Deer. Real Results.
PROVEN IN THE REAL WORLD
Every photo on this page comes from real Backwoods® food plots planted and evaluated at The Testing Grounds™ and on customer properties across the country. No stock photography. No staged results. Just real-world performance.
Know Before You Grow
What makes Lazy Acre™ different from other food plot blends?
Lazy Acre™ was designed specifically for hunters who want premium food plot performance without tractors, tillage, or complicated planting equipment. Its carefully selected blend establishes quickly with minimal site preparation, making it one of the easiest food plots in the Backwoods lineup to plant successfully.
Do I need a tractor or no-till drill to plant Lazy Acre™?
No. Lazy Acre™ is designed to perform exceptionally well when broadcast onto a properly prepared seedbed. While a drill can certainly be used, most hunters achieve excellent results with basic hand or ATV spreaders when they create good seed-to-soil contact and plant before rainfall.
How much site preparation is required?
For best results, eliminate existing vegetation before planting and create as much seed-to-soil contact as possible. While Lazy Acre™ requires less preparation than many traditional food plots, proper weed control and a firm seedbed will dramatically improve establishment.
When should I plant Lazy Acre™?
Plant Lazy Acre™ approximately 45–60 days before yourarea's average first frost, when soil temperatures have cooled to approximately55–65°F. Planting just before a soaking rain will help maximize germination andestablishment.
Will Lazy Acre™ grow in small hunting plots?
Absolutely. Lazy Acre™ was developed for small kill plots, logging roads, pipelines, field edges, and other hunting locations where large equipment may not be practical. It's an excellent choice for hunters with
limited planting space.
What fertilizer should I use with Lazy Acre™?
For maximum forage production and long-term plot performance, pair Lazy Acre™ with Fuel™ Brassicas + Clover fertilizer. It is
specifically formulated to support the wheat, brassicas, and clovers found in
the blend.
Will any of the forage come back the following spring?
Yes. While the wheat and brassicas complete their annual life cycle, the White Cloud Crimson Clover and Arrowleaf Clover can continue producing nutritious forage into the following spring when properly
established, while also helping improve soil health through natural nitrogen fixation.
Can I plant Lazy Acre™ every fall?
Absolutely. Lazy Acre™ is designed as an annual fall food plot and can be replanted each season. Many hunters use it year after year because of its dependable performance, simple planting process, and consistent attraction throughout the hunting season.