Summer Cover Crops

Growing legumes and incorporating them back into the soil increases the organic carbon content, and improves the soil fertility and water holding capacity of the soil. This blend has the same combination of weed and erosion control as our Fall Mix while...

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Upon turning under the crop, nitrogen and other elements are released or recycled back just...

In harsher climates, cover crops can be grown in rows between the crops or as a component of rotation in your garden. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting.

In harsher climates, cover crops can be grown in rows between the crops or as a component of rotation in your garden. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting.

These cover crops are nature's great nutrient recyclers. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for your vegetable or fruit crops.

More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing cover crops such as oilseed radish, mustards, and forage turnips can provide. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize...

These cover crops are nature's great nutrient recyclers. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for your vegetable or fruit crops.

Pre-inoculated. Our shortest clover cover crop, Miniclover is an outstanding, multi-purpose plant. For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil at peak bloom.

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Upon turning under the crop, nitrogen and other elements are released or recycled back just...

Recommended seeding rate: 1/2 pound per 1000 square feet or at 20 pounds per acre. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre. When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter...

Great for sowing between crop rotations as a high nitrogen producing cover crop. Released in 1953, Vernal remains a very winter-hardy variety even in the most northern climates. For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil...

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Upon turning under the crop, nitrogen and other elements are released or recycled back just...

The plant's extensive root system pulls nitrogen and other minerals from deep within the soil, and stores these elements within its roots and leaf structure. When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin,...

These cover crops are nature's great nutrient recyclers. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for your vegetable or fruit crops.

More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing cover crops such as oilseed radish, mustards, and forage turnips can provide. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize...

Sow 1 pound per 1000 square feet. Melilotus officinalis This cool-season biennial is an expert at mining insoluble minerals like potassium and phosphorus from the lower levels of the soil and bringing them to the surface.

These cover crops are nature's great nutrient recyclers. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for your vegetable or fruit crops.

More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing cover crops such as oilseed radish, mustards, and forage turnips can provide. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize...

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people.

Complete harvest and storage information included with each order. Mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches. Hulless" varieties can easily be cleaned by hand-threshing; other varieties may require dancing and winnowing, flailing, or mechanical threshing.

Great way to fix nitrogen and add organic matter to the soil! A great mix of grass and legume cover crops. Cut right after it flowers and spring and till into soil. Hairy Vetch works well for nitrogen fixation while Rye adds organic matter and protects...

In harsher climates, cover crops can be grown in rows between the crops or as a component of rotation in your garden. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting.

Growing legumes and incorporating them back into the soil increases the organic carbon content, and improves the soil fertility and water holding capacity of the soil. This cross of cereal rye and durum wheat produces a high-protein, winter-hardy crop...

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. Grows quickly to 24 inches in ordinary garden soil and has minimal nutritional needs.

In spring the plant surges forth creating a fine cover crop. A cross between wheat and rye, triticale (pronounced trit uh KAY lee) utilizes the yield and quality of wheat with the disease resistance and hardiness of rye.

In harsher climates, cover crops can be grown in rows between the crops or as a component of rotation in your garden. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting.

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. It's the most cold-hardy of the grains able to withstand temperatures 30 degrees below zero! Its long root...