Imperial Whitetail Extreme One of the best — even in conditions that aren’t ave you ever wished for a perennial food plot product that can tolerate low rainfall, low soil-pH — or both — attract deer like a magnet, and do so for several years from one planting? That’s a lot to ask of even the best food plot product. After years of proving it can do all those things — and do them well — Imperial Whitetail Extreme can claim the title of a landmark product. If we lived in a perfect world, all of our food plot sites would have rich, fertile soil. We’d also receive at least 30 inches of rainfall every year without fail. Although many hunters and managers east of the Mississippi River are blessed with such planting conditions, some aren’t. Poor soils such as reclaimed strip mines, soils that are light or sandy, and areas where the soil can’t be tilled can make food plotting difficult. Also, unexpected droughts and heat waves of more than 100 degrees can take their toll on food plots even in normally temperate areas. More folks than you might think have to deal with such situations. In fact, it’s so common, the Whitetail Institute noted a trend in customers asking for a perennial food plot planting that could flourish in such less-than-ideal conditions. In response, after years of development, the Whitetail Institute brought Imperial Whitetail Extreme to market. And the rest is history. Most other high-quality perennial food plot plantings require a minimum of 30 inches of rainfall per year to survive. Extreme can tolerate
as little as half that — only 15 inches per year. And because of its ability to do so, it can also stay green longer than other perennials during severe droughts in areas that typically receive more rainfall. Extreme also tolerates soil pH as low as 5.4, a level of acidity in which many other high-quality forage plantings simply couldn’t survive. The primary component of Extreme is the Whitetail Institute’s Persist Forb, an evergreen plant that produces a deep tap root that can reach down as far as two to three feet into the soil to find moisture. What’s so startling, though, is that as durable as Persist is, it’s also incredibly sweet. Likewise, Extreme’s other perennial component, WINA-100 perennial forage chicory, is deeply rooted and drought tolerant. And unlike other chicories, which can get stemmy and waxy as they mature, WINA-100 chicory stays tender, highly palatable and attractive to whitetails. Extreme also includes specially selected annual clovers to help make sure your food plot can green up and start attracting deer as soon after planting as possible. And make sure you understand: Extreme will also flourish even more in seedbeds with higher soil pH and in areas that receive abundant rainfall, making it one of the most versatile food plot products available. Extreme is a high-quality, protein-rich food source that is exceptionally attractive to whitetails and provides crucial nutrition for deer year-round. With protein levels up to 44 percent, Extreme helps provide deer with protein they need for trophy rack production, doe lactation, fawn growth and overall herd health. And it can do so in areas where growing conditions are ideal as well as where rainfall levels and soil pH are so low that other perennials aren’t an option. If you live in an area where the climate or soil pH is less than optimum (and even if you don’t), give Imperial Whitetail Extreme a try. You’ll find that it’s one of the most attractive, durable and versatile food plot plantings ever offered. ^
The components of Extreme, top to bottom, Persist Forb, Clover and WINA100 Chicory.
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