Deep Dive: Why Real World’s Deadly Dozen is the Ultimate Fall Kill-Plot Blend

When it comes to late-summer and fall food plots, variety and timing are everything. Hunters often struggle to choose between fast-germinating cereal grains or cold-weather brassicas. But what if you didn’t have to choose?

Enter Real World's Deadly Dozen. At Plant & Pursue, our goal is to empower you with both the products and the knowledge needed to cultivate success on your property. Today, we’re diving into why this specific blend is one of the most effective fall food plot choices on the market.

The Science Behind the Blend: What Makes It "Deadly"?

Real World Wildlife Products created Deadly Dozen by combining two of their most popular fall-planted products—Harvest Salad and Plot Topper—into one convenient package.

Rather than relying on just one or two plant species, Deadly Dozen packs 12 distinct seed varieties into a single blend:

  1. Winter Hardy Oats

  2. Winter Wheat

  3. Winter Barley

  4. Austrian Winter Peas

  5. Tillage Radish

  6. Purple Top Turnips

  7. Rape Plus

  8. Sugar Beets

  9. Forage Collards

  10. Impact Forage Collards

  11. Crimson Clover

  12. Oilseed Radish

Why 12 Varieties Matter:

  • Season-Long Attraction: As soon as the plot germinates, cereal grains (oats, wheat, barley) and Austrian winter peas draw deer in during early bow season. As frosts hit, the starches in the brassicas, radishes, and collards convert to sweet sugars, turning the plot into a late-season magnet that stays active well into winter.

  • Forgiving Under Pressure: If deer heavily graze one variety early on, the other 11 plant species step in to keep the plot green and producing forage.

Ideal Plot Size & Application

Deadly Dozen comes packaged in 12.5 lb bags, specifically calibrated for 1/4-acre plots.

This makes it the perfect choice for:

  • Micro/Kill-Plots: Small, hidden plots tucked into timber or close to bedding areas where big bucks feel safe feeding during daylight hours.

  • Convenience: You get a full, multi-species mix without having to buy and blend multiple full-sized bags yourself.

(Planning a larger plot? You can recreate the Deadly Dozen mix on an acre scale by combining one 50 lb bag of Harvest Salad with one 3 lb bag of Plot Topper!)

Step-by-Step Planting Guide for Best Results

To get the absolute most out of your Deadly Dozen plot, follow these key planting steps:

  1. Timing is Critical: Plant in August or early September (depending on your region—farther north, plant earlier). Don’t plant too early; if brassicas mature too soon, they can lose palatability before hunting season peaks.

  2. Site Prep & Weed Control: All weed control must be done prior to planting (e.g., spraying to kill existing vegetation). Because this blend contains a wide mix of broadleafs and grasses, there is no post-emergence selective herbicide that can be used without harming part of the mix.

  3. Seedbed Preparation: Disk or till the ground to remove large dirt clods. You want good soil-to-seed contact without working the soil down to a fine powder.

  4. Broadcasting & Coverage: Mix the contents of the bag thoroughly before loading your seeder to ensure an even distribution of brassica seeds. Broadcast the seed and cover with 1/2" to 1" of soil using a drag or cultipacker. Avoid planting too deep!

  5. Rate Caution: It is better to plant this product slightly thin than too thick. Overcrowding brassicas prevents the roots and leaves from reaching full size.

Build Your Dream Setup Today

Whether you're introducing a new hunter to the sport or managing mature bucks on private land, small details in property management lead to big results in the field.

Ready to plant your kill-plot? Grab your bag of Real World's Deadly Dozen at Plant & Pursue, and make this fall your most successful season yet!

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