Farm Seed Cover Crops For Sale In San Francisco

Some brassicas have a large taproot that can break through plow or rototiller pans, thus aerating the soil. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards. Organic matter is the food component of soil.

Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under. (A) Annual (B) Biennial (P) Perennial. Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people.

Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. 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...

Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. 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...

Prevents erosion and builds organic matter in the soil! Plant early to late fall; in mild climates fall through early spring. Can reach up to 5 feet! Cereal Rye (Secale cereale L.): Cool season, grass, Annual or perennial, Upright plant growth, Crude...

Barkant Turnips are ideally suited for wildlife. Matures in 60 days. Hairy Vetch – Sow with or without grain, grass or field peas! When sown late summer, grows fast and will attract wildlife.

They can provide a tremendous amount of biomass that not only smothers weeds and prevents soil erosion, but also puts huge amounts of green matter, or green manure, back into the soil which improves the soil's tilth.

Canola (Brassica napus): Cool season, broadleaf, upright and spreading growth habit Uses: Chicken Forage, Deer Attractant, Forage A cabbage related plant that is a perfect grazer! Dwarf Essex Rape is a perfect grazer plant that will persist well after...

Seed will mature approximately 110 days after emergence. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.): Cool season, Grain, Annual, Upright growth habit, Crude protein: straw 4-10%, grain 12-16%, C:N ratio: leaf 15-29, stem 31-65, root 24-75, straw 80-95 (end of season),...

High in protein, digestible, and free of prussic acid. Well adapted to low soil moisture, low fertility, and high temperatures. Pearl Millet is a very tall grass that can reach 15 feet.

Tip: I t's a good idea to mow your cover crop just before turning it back into the soil. Available size: 1/4 lb (4 oz) Planting Tips: Plant anytime in warm weather (4 oz per 100 sq ft) and till into the soil when flowering begins, usually 4-6 weeks.

(A) Annual (B) Biennial (P) Perennial. Plant late September to early October. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Growing legumes and incorporating them back into the soil increases the organic carbon content, and improves...

Similar to California Blackeye #5 but with smaller seeds. The seeds are a typical blackeye type of Southern peas with cream-colored seed coats and black pigments around the eyes. If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant.

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. More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits...

Pods average 6-7 ” long, and are silver colored, occasionally streaked with rose. If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Does well in most climates.

Bush type cowpea producing heavy yields of purple pods. Referred to as a “Knuckle Hull” because of the big, plump peas. Cowpeas are great for drying and canning. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation.

A multipurpose cover crop blend that is sowed in fall! This wonderful blend will help with nitrogen fixation, adding organic matter and weed suppression. (30% Field Pea, 20% Crimson Clover, 20% Hairy Vetch, 15% Annual Rye, 15% Winter Rye) Seed Coverage:...

Austrian Winter is a great cool season legume for cover crops, wildlife and winter grazing! Sometimes called “black pea” and “field pea” is a cool-season, annual legume with good, nitrogen-fixing capabilities.

A fast growing clover that can be sowed in spring, summer or fall! Mammoth Red is a popular biennial clover used for Nitrogen addition and hay crops. Mammoth Red clover will fix up to 70-110 lbs.

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Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre.

Grow low so takes close mowing and grazing. Fixes nitrogen. Spreads by stolons. A perennial clover to control erosion and protect soil! A living mulch of permanent cover. Benefits bees and insects.

Package of 50 weighs 3.5 lbs. Elastic Top Disposable Boots are made of blue textured plastic and stay in place when pulled on, with no tying necessary. 17" tall, 5 mil boot fits up to a men's size 12.

Great way to fix nitrogen and add organic matter to the soil! A great ratio of grass and legume cover crop for fixing nitrogen, winter cover, weed suppression and more. Cold hardy enough to grow long into the fall leaving behind a great mulch for soil...

Excellent cowpea for canning, freezing or drying. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation. Dimpled Brown Crowder Cowpea is a prolific yielder with pods that contain 12-15 peas, closely bunched together.