Cover Crop Seeds

The health of any garden begins with the health of its soil. Sunlight and water are essential, but without nutrient-rich, biologically active soil, plants cannot truly thrive. When the soil is lacking, even the best growing conditions can only do so much, and the garden will ultimately struggle. Cover crops are a simple, powerful way to improve and protect your soil between growing seasons. These hardworking plants help prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and add valuable organic matter that improves soil structure and fertility. Many cover crops also fix nitrogen or recycle nutrients, making these more available in the soil for future plantings. By planting a cover crop, you’re building healthier, more resilient soil that supports stronger growth and better yields year after year.

Planting Cover Crop Seeds

  • Improves soil health
  • Prevents erosion and protects bare soil
  • Suppresses weeds naturally
  • Enhances fertility by recycling nutrients

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    Crimson Clover Seeds

    Fastest growing of the annual clovers

    Crimson Clover Seeds

    Fastest growing of the annual clovers
    As Low As $10.49
    As Low As $10.49
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    Clover Seeds - Purple Prairie

    Bright cover crop with great texture

    Clover Seeds - Purple Prairie

    Bright cover crop with great texture
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
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    Lacy Phacelia Seeds

    These nectar-rich lilac wildflowers bring pollinators in droves

    Lacy Phacelia Seeds

    These nectar-rich lilac wildflowers bring pollinators in droves
    As Low As $5.49
    As Low As $5.49
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    Buckwheat Seeds

    Quick-growing soil cover, weed supressor, soil rejuvenator

    Buckwheat Seeds

    Quick-growing soil cover, weed supressor, soil rejuvenator
    As Low As $5.99
    As Low As $5.99
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    Sugar Beet Seeds

    Best natural choice when making your own sugar

    Sugar Beet Seeds

    Best natural choice when making your own sugar
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99
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    Cover Crop Seeds - Clover Medium Red

    Good nitrogen fixation and taproots that break through compacted soil, shade tolerant
    Out of Stock

    Cover Crop Seeds - Clover Medium Red

    Good nitrogen fixation and taproots that break through compacted soil, shade tolerant
    As Low As $5.99
    As Low As $5.99
    Out of Stock
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    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

    Versatile red-flowered legume for soil health, cover, forage, and pollinator support

    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

    Versatile red-flowered legume for soil health, cover, forage, and pollinator support
    As Low As $5.99
    As Low As $5.99
  • main-collection-product-grid Cover Crop Black Eyed Cowpea growing along a wire fence.

    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Black Eyed Cowpea

    Offers dual purpose benefits as an organic soil improvement and an edible harvest

    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Black Eyed Cowpea

    Offers dual purpose benefits as an organic soil improvement and an edible harvest
    As Low As $6.99
    As Low As $6.99
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    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

    High-biomass mix for building soil organic matter and fixing nitrogen

    Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

    High-biomass mix for building soil organic matter and fixing nitrogen
    As Low As $4.99
    As Low As $4.99

Planting Cover Crop Seeds

  • Improves soil health
  • Prevents erosion and protects bare soil
  • Suppresses weeds naturally
  • Enhances fertility by recycling nutrients

Build Better Soil

Cover crops are traditionally used on farms, but they can be just as valuable in home gardens. A cover crop is any crop grown primarily to protect and cover the soil, and it can later be turned into the soil to help enrich it. Planting cover crops in the garden offers many benefits, including erosion control, weed suppression, reduced soil compaction, and improved soil moisture and nutrient levels. They can also boost yield potential while attracting pollinators, supporting beneficial insects and wildlife, and even providing a food source for animals.

Help Retain and Protect Soil

Planting a cover crop is one of the simplest ways to improve soil health between growing seasons. If there is an area in the yard that is in danger of eroding, cover crops can help prevent it by shielding bare soil from wind and rain, while their roots hold soil in place and improve structure. As they grow, they suppress weeds by outcompeting them for light and nutrients, reducing the need for manual or chemical weed control.

Add Nutrients Organically

Beyond protection, cover crops actively build better soil. Many varieties, such as legumes, fix nitrogen from the air and make it available for future crops, naturally boosting fertility. When turned into the soil, they add valuable organic matter that enhances water retention, drainage, and microbial life. The result is healthier, more resilient soil that supports stronger plant growth and higher yields in the seasons that follow.