PEA PLUS™
THE GOLD STANDARD IN PEA-BASED FOOD PLOTS
Premium cool-season forage engineered around highly attractive winter peas, delivering exceptional protein, season-long attraction, and dependable hunting performance from early fall through winter.
PERFECT FOR:
• Maximum Fall Attraction
• Destination Food Plots
• Bow Season Through Winter
✓ Highly Attractive Winter Peas
✓ Season-Long Performance
✓ Cold Hardy Forage
✓ Protein-Rich Nutrition
✓ Proven At The Testing Grounds™
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PEA PLUS™
SIX REASONS HUNTERS PLANT PEA PLUS™
More than a fall food plot. A perennial nutrition program.
Maximum Fall Attraction
Highly preferred winter peas create one of the most attractive food sources on your property.
Season-long Production
Multiple forage species mature at different times to extend attraction and grazing opportunities.
Protein-Rich Forage
Premium forage supports herd health throughout the hunting season and into winter.
Improves Your Soil
Nitrogen-fixing legumes help improve soil health while reducing future fertilizer requirements.
Cold-hardy Performance
Continues producing through frost and cold weather when warm-season plots have long since declined.
Built For Destination Plots
Creates the kind of destination plot that keeps deer returning throughout bow season, rifle season, and beyond.
IS PEA PLUS™ THE RIGHT CHOICE?
What To Expect
See how PEA PLUS™ develops throughout the growing season.
7-14 Days
Rapid Emergence
Winter peas, rye, and radishes germinate quickly, creating fresh green growth that begins attracting deer almost immediately.
30 Days
Destination Plot
Lush pea growth and tender cereal grains create one of the most attractive food sources on the property as deer establish regular feeding patterns.
After First Frost
Peak Attraction
Cooler temperatures increase the palatability of the brassicas while winter peas continue providing highly preferred forage during the heart of hunting season.
Late Winter
Extended Performance
As winter progresses, rye and brassicas continue producing quality forage, helping extend food availability well beyond the early season.
WHAT'S INSIDE PEA PLUS™
EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A PURPOSE
Every species in Pea Plus™ was selected to maximize attraction, extend forage production, and create a cool-season food plot deer return to throughout the hunting season.
The backbone of the blend, delivering highly preferred, protein-rich forage that deer seek throughout the fall and winter.
Adds additional protein, improves forage diversity, and helps extend attraction across the plot.
Extends forage production through colder weather and challenging conditions.
Produces highly digestible forage that becomes increasingly attractive after frost.
Breaks up compacted soils while producing nutritious forage and improving future food plots.
THE GOLD STANDARD IN PEA-BASED FOOD PLOTS.™
Plant At The Right Time For Maximum Hunting-Season Performance.
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: 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 4/5 Acre
Planting Depth
1/2" - 1"
Planting Method
Broadcast or Drill
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil Ph
6.0 - 7.0
Moisture
Moderate - High
Common Mistakes
✗ Planting too early into hot soils
✗ Planting too shallow
✗ Skipping fertilizer
✗ Underestimating browse pressure
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PREPARATION
Begin with a clean, firm seedbed to promote even seed distribution and excellent seed-to-soil contact. Remove existing weeds and vegetation before planting. For no-till applications, terminate existing vegetation before planting.
SOIL TEST & FERTILITY
For best results, conduct a soil test and adjust soil pH to 6.0–7.0 as needed. Apply fertilizer according to soil test recommendations. For maximum establishment and season-long performance, pair Pea Plus™ with Fuel™ Cereal Grains, formulated specifically for cool-season food plots.
PLANTING RATE
Broadcast (Prepared Seedbed): 50 lbs/acre
Broadcast (No-Till): 60–65 lbs/acre
Drill: 40 lbs/acre
PLANTING DEPTH
Plant seed 1/2–1 inch deep when drilling or lightly incorporate to approximately ½–¾ inch when broadcasting. This depth provides an ideal balance for establishing the winter peas while allowing the rye, rape, and radish components to emerge successfully.
TIMING
Plant Pea Plus™ when soil temperatures decline to approximately 55–65°F, typically 45–60 days before your area's average first frost. This timing promotes rapid establishment, vigorous fall growth, and peak attraction throughout hunting season.
MOISTURE
Adequate soil moisture is essential for rapid germination and strong establishment. Plant just ahead of expected rainfall whenever possible and avoid planting into dry soil. Consistent moisture during emergence produces a thicker, more uniform stand.
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 and maximize food plot performance.
Build Your Complete Hunting Program
Step 1: Enrich THE SOIL
Step 2: Build The Plot
Step 3: Increase Attraction
Step 4: Supplement Your Herd
Step 5: Increase Mineral Intake
Step 6: Reliable Feed Delivery
Step 7: Overseed For Success
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?
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Best For: Hunters looking for the highest level of annual fall attraction and hunting performance rather than establishing a perennial plot.
Premium Perennial Clover Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting a mature, dedicated perennial clover planting without the need for companion cereal grains.
Soil-Building Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting to improve soil health while producing a productive cool-season food plot and preparing fields for future plantings.
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
Common Questions From Hunters
HOW LONG WILL PEA PLUS™ PRODUCE?
Pea Plus™ provides exceptional forage throughout the fall and winter growing season. Winter peas deliver outstanding early attraction, while rye and brassicas extend forage production well into late winter.
WHY ARE THERE TWO TYPES OF WINTER PEAS?
Austrian Winter Peas and White Flower Winter Peas complement one another by improving forage diversity, increasing attraction, and helping extend grazing throughout the season.
WHY IS RYE INCLUDED IN THE BLEND?
Elbon rye establishes quickly, withstands heavy grazing, improves cold-weather performance, and helps support the climbing growth habit of the winter peas while extending forage production.
WILL DEER OVER BROWSE PEA PLUS™?
Because winter peas are highly attractive, heavy deer populations can browse young plants aggressively. Larger food plots or multiple plantings are recommended where browse pressure is extremely high.
WHEN SHOULD I PLANT PEA PLUS™?
Plant when soil temperatures decline to approximately 55–65°F, typically 45–60 days before your area's average first frost, and when adequate soil moisture is available.
CAN I PLANT PEA PLUS™ EVERY YEAR?
Yes. Pea Plus™ is designed as an annual cool-season food plot and should be replanted each fall for maximum attraction and performance.
WHAT FERTILIZER SHOULD I USE?
For maximum establishment and season-long performance, pair Pea Plus™ with Backwoods Fuel™ Cereal Grains and follow soil test recommendations for future fertilizer applications.
WHAT IF WEEDS START TAKING OVER?
The best weed control starts before planting. Establish a clean seedbed, maintain proper fertility, and use appropriate pre-plant burndown herbicides. Once established, a vigorous stand helps compete with many weeds, but post-emergence herbicide options are limited due to the blend's diverse species.