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Your cart is empty.Hale Habitat & Seed - Chufa seed is an excellent choice for planting wildlife food plots, especially for attracting and sustaining wild turkeys. A member of the sedge family, chufa produces small, nut-like tubers beneath the soil that turkeys instinctively scratch up and eat. Highly nutritious and packed with energy, chufa provides a reliable food source that supports turkey populations year-round. Easy to grow in well-drained soils with full sun, chufa thrives in a variety of climates and is drought-resistant once established. In addition to turkeys, it also attracts deer, waterfowl, and other game birds, making it a versatile addition to any wildlife management plan. Whether you're looking to enhance your hunting land or support local turkey populations, chufa seed is a proven, effective option for a productive and sustainable food plot. Planting Guidelines for Chufa 1. Site Selection Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture. Chufa grows best in sandy or loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. 2. Seedbed Preparation Clear the area of weeds, grass, and debris. Disk or till the soil to a depth of 4–6 inches for good seed-to-soil contact. If soil pH is too low, apply lime to adjust it before planting. 3. Planting Time Plant when soil temperatures reach at least 65°F (late spring to early summer). The ideal planting window is April through July, depending on location. 4. Seeding Rate & Depth Broadcast or drill 40–50 lbs. of chufa seed per acre. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep and cover with soil. For small food plots, hand-spreading followed by light disking works well. 5. Fertilization & Weed Control Apply 250–300 lbs. of 13-13-13 fertilizer per acre at planting. Use a pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds or cultivate with light disking. Once chufa is established, it shades out many weeds naturally. 6. Growth & Maturation Chufa matures in about 90–110 days. The plant develops grass-like foliage, but the tubers form underground. Turkeys will begin scratching for tubers in late summer and fall. 7. Maintenance & Wildlife Access To encourage turkey activity, mow or lightly disk a portion of the plot after tubers mature to expose some for easy feeding. Rotate planting areas every 2–3 years to maintain productivity. By following these planting guidelines, you’ll create a highly attractive and nutritious food plot that supports wild turkeys and other wildlife throughout the year.
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