--- title: How to Choose the Right Crop for Duck Plots description: How to plant food plots for ducks means decisions on what type of crop to plant. 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There are several goods see choices out there to attract ducks to your food plot. However, there are several "go-to" choices in terms of what crop can produce the best stand. ## Food Plots For Ducks & Soil Prep Too many times a hunter overlooks soil prep, and that's the key. This video will cover both getting your soil prepped sufficiently, and we will spend a lot of time walking you through duck food plot options such as rice, corn, milo, beans, and millet. If you didn't see it already, go ahead and watch the first video of this series, [How To Get Started Planting Food Plots](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEltArv9a2Q&list=PLbseTHRyg6oa4QlIi8EHvMO006zhtbOYI&index=3). It will help you tremendously if you're new to waterfowl food plot planting. 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