Planting Date: Aug 15-Oct 15
Seeding: 50lbs/acre for cover crop; 100lbs/acre for forage harvest
Price range: $2.80 through $28.00
Our cover crop mixes solve a variety of challenges for farmers. We combine nitrogen fixing and biomass producing species specially chosen to maximize cover crop benefits and complement a diverse crop rotation. These mixes will improve soil structure, add and scavenge nutrients, compete with weeds and simplify the seeding process. We are also happy to work with you on custom cover crop blends that will fit any rotation, field, or soil type.
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Establishes very rapidly, giving you higher productivity in the planting season. Capable of producing forage yields in a very short period of time. Has good cold tolerance.
Best Use:
Single year forage production, or as green manure plowdown seeded in the fall.
Adaptation:
Well adapted to heavier soil types. Management: Heads out in early to midsummer. Usually winterkills in northern zones.
Planting Date:
March-May, Aug.-Sept.
Seeding:
30 lbs/acre alone or 10-15 lbs/ acre to beef up existing pastures
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