{"id":9983323080,"title":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix","handle":"garden-cover-crop-mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eCover crops are found to improve soils in several ways- by protecting existing soil, contributing organic material and nutrients, and keeping the soil alive year-round to ensure healthy composition. All of these elements were considered in compiling this carefully chosen cover crop seed blend. There are four legumes to set nitrogen in the soil, three hardy grains for rapid cover and bio-mass, a deep-rooted radish to help break up and aerate the soil, a mustard with natural insecticidal properties, and a great collard for forage and additional biomass. This cover crop seed blend is great for either fall or spring. Recommended to till the plants in before they bear seeds. If using a no-till method, cut down (scythe, string trimmer, etc..) before the crop goes to seed. Inoculated seed. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting rate is about 65 lbs per acre or 1 lbs will cover about 600 square feet\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll Purpose Farm \u0026amp; Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GMO, Open Pollinated - High Germination Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to till the plants in before they bear seeds. If using a no-till method, cut down (scythe, string trimmer, etc..) before the crop goes to seed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 - 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e~1 lbs\/1000 sq. ft. or 65 lbs\/Acre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 550px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003ePeas - Austrian Winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e22.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWinter Wheat - Twin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e21.54%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWinter Triticale - Tyndale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e19.90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e× Triticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eForage Collards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e \n\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. acephala\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eDriller Daikon Radish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eHairy Vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eKentucky Pride Crimson Clover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e3.27%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eOrganic Frosty Berseem Clover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e2.61%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium alexandrinum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eVNS Yellow Mustard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e2.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica hirta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eOther Crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e0.10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eInert Matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e4.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eNoxious Weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003eNONE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWeed Seed \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eTest Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e4\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Till or No-Till Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo need to endlessly search for the right cover crop for your garden because our Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix includes the best of all cover crops! Works for everything from small backyard gardens to large farm applications. Also ideal for no-till container gardening and \/ or raised bed gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTill In Approach -\u003c\/strong\u003e Till the biomass under before the crop goes to seed. It is a hardy mix and many of the plants may survive the winter, so be sure to mow down and till under before they complete their life cycle and seed out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-Till Approach -\u003c\/strong\u003e Be sure to mow or cut down the plants before they complete their life cycle and go to seed. You can simply allow the biomass to lay on top of the soil as a mulch, or gently turn it under with a spade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith either approach, be sure to cut down or till under a minimum or 3 to 4 weeks before plating your garden, so the biomass can begin to decompose and provide it's benefits to the soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Cover Crops:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/weve-got-you-covered-a-guide-to-cover-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-27T11:03:46-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-27T11:03:49-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Cover Crop Seeds","tags":["Annual","Cooler","Cover Crop","Full Sun","Mix","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Seeds","Staff Favorite","Staff Favorite_web"],"price":652,"price_min":652,"price_max":10757,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":38910930248,"title":"1 lb","option1":"1 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18114","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4800240517235,"product_id":9983323080,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-23T10:30:09-06:00","updated_at":"2019-09-04T11:09:01-06:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","variant_ids":[38910930248,38910930312,38910930376,38910930440]},"available":true,"name":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix - 1 lb","public_title":"1 lb","options":["1 lb"],"price":652,"weight":513,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006031553"},{"id":38910930312,"title":"5 lb","option1":"5 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18115","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4800240517235,"product_id":9983323080,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-23T10:30:09-06:00","updated_at":"2019-09-04T11:09:01-06:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","variant_ids":[38910930248,38910930312,38910930376,38910930440]},"available":true,"name":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix - 5 lb","public_title":"5 lb","options":["5 lb"],"price":1682,"weight":2381,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006036220"},{"id":38910930376,"title":"25 lb","option1":"25 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18116","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4800240517235,"product_id":9983323080,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-23T10:30:09-06:00","updated_at":"2019-09-04T11:09:01-06:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","variant_ids":[38910930248,38910930312,38910930376,38910930440]},"available":true,"name":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix - 25 lb","public_title":"25 lb","options":["25 lb"],"price":6289,"weight":11453,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006031560"},{"id":38910930440,"title":"50 lb","option1":"50 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18117","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4800240517235,"product_id":9983323080,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-23T10:30:09-06:00","updated_at":"2019-09-04T11:09:01-06:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","variant_ids":[38910930248,38910930312,38910930376,38910930440]},"available":true,"name":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix - 50 lb","public_title":"50 lb","options":["50 lb"],"price":10757,"weight":23133,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006031577"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-backyard-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/Garden_Cover_Crop_Mix_Includes_1.jpg?v=1567767877","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-seeds-wm_700.jpg?v=1567616941","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/non-gmo-sprouting-seed_e41dfd20-58a7-4022-9661-7033a2e9ee2f.jpg?v=1567616941"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/garden-cover-crop-mix-grown-wm.jpg?v=1567616941","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eCover crops are found to improve soils in several ways- by protecting existing soil, contributing organic material and nutrients, and keeping the soil alive year-round to ensure healthy composition. All of these elements were considered in compiling this carefully chosen cover crop seed blend. There are four legumes to set nitrogen in the soil, three hardy grains for rapid cover and bio-mass, a deep-rooted radish to help break up and aerate the soil, a mustard with natural insecticidal properties, and a great collard for forage and additional biomass. This cover crop seed blend is great for either fall or spring. Recommended to till the plants in before they bear seeds. If using a no-till method, cut down (scythe, string trimmer, etc..) before the crop goes to seed. Inoculated seed. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting rate is about 65 lbs per acre or 1 lbs will cover about 600 square feet\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll Purpose Farm \u0026amp; Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GMO, Open Pollinated - High Germination Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended to till the plants in before they bear seeds. If using a no-till method, cut down (scythe, string trimmer, etc..) before the crop goes to seed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 - 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003e~1 lbs\/1000 sq. ft. or 65 lbs\/Acre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 550px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003ePeas - Austrian Winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e22.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWinter Wheat - Twin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e21.54%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWinter Triticale - Tyndale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e19.90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e× Triticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eForage Collards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e \n\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. acephala\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eDriller Daikon Radish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eHairy Vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e7.92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eKentucky Pride Crimson Clover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e3.27%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eOrganic Frosty Berseem Clover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e2.61%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium alexandrinum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eVNS Yellow Mustard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e2.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica hirta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eOther Crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e0.10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eInert Matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e4.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eNoxious Weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003eNONE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eWeed Seed \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.4px;\"\u003eTest Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.6px;\"\u003e4\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 221px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Till or No-Till Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo need to endlessly search for the right cover crop for your garden because our Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix includes the best of all cover crops! Works for everything from small backyard gardens to large farm applications. Also ideal for no-till container gardening and \/ or raised bed gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTill In Approach -\u003c\/strong\u003e Till the biomass under before the crop goes to seed. It is a hardy mix and many of the plants may survive the winter, so be sure to mow down and till under before they complete their life cycle and seed out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-Till Approach -\u003c\/strong\u003e Be sure to mow or cut down the plants before they complete their life cycle and go to seed. You can simply allow the biomass to lay on top of the soil as a mulch, or gently turn it under with a spade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith either approach, be sure to cut down or till under a minimum or 3 to 4 weeks before plating your garden, so the biomass can begin to decompose and provide it's benefits to the soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Cover Crops:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/blogs\/articles\/weve-got-you-covered-a-guide-to-cover-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}