Looking for fast growth and incredible forage production?
Look no further than Smack Down.
A fantastic fall and winter food source, Smack Down offers two varieties of turnips that are easy to grow and fast to mature. Not only does it establish quickly, but this dual purpose mix produces a large purple spherical root and leafy forage that can both be grazed, delivering high levels of protein and energy. This combination makes Smack Down one of the most popular food plots you can plant for whitetail deer.
These two varieties of turnip were carefully selected to provide both warm and cold season food options and offer attractive forage no matter the temperature or time of year. It is truly an all fall hunt plot.
Because of its fast growth and quick establishment, Smack Down is a great option for overseeding beans, overgrazed food plots, or as a last minute early fall backup plan that can provide quick results and help salvage your season.
1 Jug (3 lbs) = 1/2 acre
1 Big Gulp (24 lbs) = 4 acres
Plant Varieties
Purple Top Turnip and Forage Turnip
Planting Guide
Seed Type: Annuals
Location: Full or partial sun, hunt plot, backwoods plot
pH Range: 5.8 – 7.0 (Elbow Grease can help raise pH if needed)
Soil Type: Well drained, dark rich, sandy, rocky, clay
Tilling: Minimal required, plow, disk, or hand rake
Fertilizer: Use recommendation from soil test or a combined 2–3 gallons of Crank’d and Freight Train per acre
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch or less
Planting Dates
North: July – September
Central: July – September
South: August – October
