I like brassica plots that build up lots of tonnage in August and September. Brassicas can be a little bitter while they are growing and the deer leave them alone; however, after they get nice and tall in October / November, they become much sweeter and are a tremendous draw after a hard freeze. At that point, they start to smell like rotten cabbage, which attracts the deer from far and wide – that smell is sweet to them.
Read MoreGrazing Considerations in Late Summer / Fall
Read MoreIf you do have any moisture, then it is an ideal time to plant some brassicas for late summer and fall use. Forage type brassicas are highly productive and digestible and usually can be grazed within 75 days after seeding, sometimes earlier. Brassicas need moisture to get started and for speedy growth and good yield. Summer seeded brassicas — seeded now to August — can help supplement forages and also help extend the grazing season.