Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

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Quantity: 1 Ounce
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  • High-biomass mix for building soil organic matter and fixing nitrogen
  • Excellent weed suppression; enhances soil structure and fertility
  • Sow 210 lbs/acre in spring after last frost through early summer
  • 70% peas/15% oats/15% vetch by weight
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Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Cool Season
Color Mixed
Growth Habit Clumping
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Bloom Season Late Spring

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible, Fast Growing
Use Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Soil Improvement, Weed Supressor
Growing Conditions Cold Tolerant, Home Garden, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant

About Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

Pisum sativum, Avena sativa, Vicia spp.

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed

This vigorous spring-sown Organic Cover Crop Mix is ideal for soils low in organic matter, contributing up to 8,000 lbs/acre of biomass. The sturdy oats provide structure for nitrogen-fixing pea and vetch vines, creating a dense, weed-suppressing cover. Plant in early spring and incorporate into the soil by mowing or disking in the fall.

Planting Information

Planting Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Mixed

Planting Season Cool Season
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1 inch
Plant Spacing 1 inch
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
View our Cover Crop Mixed planting guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Ounce Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds Up to 1.25 Acres