TROPHY ACRE™
THE ULTIMATE FOOD PLOT BLEND.™
Premium annual attraction engineered to produce exceptional forage from opening day through late winter.
PERFECT FOR
• Destination food plots
• Maximum attraction
• Serious deer managers
✓ Premium Multi-Species Blend
✓ Outstanding Early Attraction
✓ Season-Long Nutrition
✓ Incredible Late-Season Performance
✓ Proven At The Testing Grounds™
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TROPHY ACRE™
SIX REASONS HUNTERS PLANT TROPHY ACRE™
If You Could Only Plant One Food Plot
Early-Season Attraction
Thirty percent Austrian winter peas create immediate drawing power as deer key on highly preferred forage soon after germination.
Built For The Entire Season
Every forage matures differently, creating fresh attraction from early bow season through the coldest part of winter.
Premium Nutrition
High-quality legumes, brassicas, clovers, chicory, and sugar beets provide excellent protein and energy throughout the growing season.
Diversity To Hold Deer
Rather than relying on one forage type, Trophy Acre offers multiple preferred food sources that keep deer returning as seasonal preferences change.
Great Under Browse Pressure
Because multiple highly attractive species mature at different times, the plot continues producing forage even as deer heavily utilize preferred plants.
Proven Year After Year
Developed and refined through years of testing across Southern hunting properties to consistently produce exceptional hunting opportunities.
IS TROPHY ACRE™ THE RIGHT CHOICE?
What To Expect
See how TROPHY ACRE™ develops throughout the growing season.
7-14 Days
Rapid Establishment
Peas, brassicas, and clovers emerge quickly, creating one of the fastest establishing premium blends available.
30 Days
Attraction Begins
Winter peas dominate early attraction while brassicas, chicory, and clovers establish an expanding forage base.
After First Frost
Prime Hunting Season
Brassicas, sugar beets, and turnips become increasingly attractive as temperatures cool while clovers continue producing high-quality forage.
Spring
Lasting Value
The White Cloud Crimson Clover, Everlast Ladino Clover, and Antler Chicory continue providing green forage into spring and summer.
WHAT'S INSIDE TROPHY ACRE™
EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A PURPOSE
Every ingredient serves a specific purpose, creating a complete food plot that performs from the first bite of fall through the final
days of winter—and even into spring.
One of the most preferred cool-season forages available, producing exceptional protein and rapid early attraction.
Highly digestible leafy brassica that becomes even sweeter and more attractive after frost.
Produces abundant leafy forage followed by energy-rich bulbs for extended winter feeding.
Deep-rooted, drought-tolerant forage that provides highly digestible nutrition throughout the growing season.
Provides highly digestible perennial forage that continues producing into spring with proper fertility and management.
Provides highly attractive tops and energy-rich roots that become increasingly valuable late in the season.
Breaks up compaction, improves water infiltration, and scavenges nutrients for healthier soils.
The Name Says It All.™
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: 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
6.2 - 7.0
Moisture
Moderate
Common Mistakes
✗ Planting too early into hot soils
✗ Planting too deep
✗ Skipping fertilizer
✗ Planting into loose, fluffy seedbeds
✗ Expecting peas to withstand heavy browse pressure without adequate acreage
✗ Planting in areas with prolonged standing water
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PREPARATION
Begin with a clean, firm seedbed to promote even seed distribution and strong 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 6.2–7.0 as needed. Apply fertilizer according to soil test recommendations. For maximum establishment, forage production, and season-long performance, pair
Trophy Acre™ with Fuel™ Brassicas + Clover, specifically formulated for
brassica- and clover-based food plots.
PLANTING RATE
Broadcast (Prepared Seedbed): 20 lbs/acre
Broadcast (No-Till): 24–25 lbs/acre
Drill: 13 lbs/acre
PLANTING DEPTH
Plant seed ¼"–½" deep. When broadcasting, lightly drag or cultipack after planting to improve seed-to-soil contact. Avoid planting deeper than ½", as excessive depth can reduce emergence of the clover, chicory, brassica, and sugar beet components.
TIMING
Plant Trophy Acre™ when soil temperatures decline to approximately 55–65°F, typically 45–60 days before your area's average first frost. Cooler conditions and adequate soil moisture promote rapid establishment and strong hunting-season performance.
MOISTURE
Adequate soil moisture is essential for uniform germination and strong establishment. Plant just ahead of expected rainfall whenever possible and avoid planting into excessively dry soil. Consistent moisture during emergence produces a thicker, more productive 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, consistent establishment, and maximum food plot performance.
Build Your Complete Fall Hunting Program
Step 1: Build Fertility
Step 2: Plant Trophy 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?
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 that delivers exceptional performance from opening day through late 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.
PBest For Large Properties
Best For: Hunters planting multiple food plots or managing larger acreages that need dependable forage production and excellent browse tolerance.
Best Proven Southern Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting a dependable, easy-to-grow cool-season blend engineered specifically for Southern hunting properties.
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
When should I plant Trophy Acre™?
Plant Trophy Acre™ approximately 45–60 days before your area's average first frost, when soil temperatures have cooled to roughly 55–65°F. Planting into cooling soils with adequate moisture promotes rapid
germination and strong fall growth.
Can I broadcast Trophy Acre™, or do I need a drill?
Yes. Trophy Acre™ performs exceptionally well when broadcast onto a properly prepared seedbed. Lightly drag or cultipack after seeding to improve seed-to-soil contact. It can also be planted with a no-till
or conventional drill.
Why does Trophy Acre™ contain so many different forage species?
Every ingredient serves a purpose. Austrian winter peas provide outstanding early attraction, brassicas and sugar beets become increasingly attractive after frost, while clovers and chicory extend forage
production into spring. Together, they create one of the most complete annual food plot blends available.
Will Trophy Acre™ handle heavy browsing pressure?
Yes, but browse pressure depends on deer density and plot size. Trophy Acre™ contains multiple forage species that mature at different times, helping distribute browsing throughout the season. On properties with
extremely high deer populations, larger plot sizes or additional food sources may be beneficial.
Do the clovers and chicory come back the following spring?
Yes. While the peas, brassicas, sugar beets, and radishes complete their annual life cycle, the White Cloud Crimson Clover, Rampart Ladino Clover, and Antler Chicory often continue producing forage into the
following spring when properly established, adding additional value beyond the
hunting season.
What fertilizer should I use with Trophy Acre™?
For maximum performance, pair Trophy Acre™ with Fuel™ Brassicas + Clover fertilizer. Its nutrient package is specifically formulated to support brassica development, vigorous clover growth, and overall forage production.
Can I plant Trophy Acre™ every fall?
Absolutely. Trophy Acre™ is designed as an annual fall food plot and can be replanted each season. Many hunters incorporate it into a yearly food plot rotation for consistent attraction and excellent hunting
opportunities.
How long will Trophy Acre™ attract deer?
Under normal Southern growing conditions, Trophy Acre™ provides attraction from early fall establishment through late winter. The
perennial clovers and chicory can continue producing forage into spring, extending the overall value of the planting beyond the primary hunting season.