Farm Seed Cover Crops For Sale In San Jose

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding...

In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting. A great all purpose crop that works three ways. Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen...

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding...

Most garden soils can be maintained at their highest level of productivity by sound soil management practices that involve a combination of soil tillage, crop rotation, and most importantly, the addition of organic matter through green manures.

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...

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In harsher climates, cover crops can be grown in rows between the crops or as a component of rotation in your garden. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre.

The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion and helps suppress weeds with a dense amount of biomass. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

Uses: Bees & Beneficial Insects, Chicken Forage, Compaction Control, Deer Attractant, Erosion Control, Forage, Green Manure, Nitrogen Fixation, No Till, Weed Suppression Mammoth Red clover will fix up to 70-110 lbs.

Improves top soil and an effective choke weed! Plant late spring to early summer. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench): Cool Season, Grain, Annual, Upright growth habit, Enhances soil P availability,Crude protein: straw 5%, grain 13% Uses: Bees & Beneficial...

A fast growing, short season annual, Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum ) is used as a warm-season cover crop. May be planted and tilled under several times in a summer. Available size: 1/4 lb (4 oz) Planting Tips: Plant anytime in warm weather (4 oz per...

Uses: Chicken Forage, Deer Attractant, Forage, Green Manure, Nitrogen Fixation, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed Suppression Packer forage pea is a legume for cover crops, wildlife and winter grazing! Sometimes called “Canadian field pea” is...

This fast-growing annual wildflower produces very attractive, ferny foliage growing 2-3 feet tall and topped with fascinating blue flowers that unfurl in a fiddlehead shape. Will readily re-seed if not dead-headed, and winter kills at 20°F.

They can produce as much as 300 lb./acre nitrogen. Iron and Clay cowpeas are grown just like soybeans. Great cover crop for smothering weeds and adding Nitrogen to soil. Frost will kill the cowpeas.

Use: Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Weed Suppression Cool wheat grain is quick to germinate and cold tolerant! Adaptable to a wide range of soils, Winter Wheat is sown in late summer for erosion control and tilled under in...

These chocolate coated sunflower seeds are amazingly delicious. We'll do whatever it takes to make it right. If you experience a problem with any of our products, customer service, shipping, or even if you just plain don't like what you bought, please...

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! Uses: Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed suppression

Heavy yielding Southern pea great for fresh shelling. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation. If using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. The bush-type plants are prolific and thrive in hotter, Southern weather.

Excellent for Nitrogen fixation and nematode resistance. For maximum benefit terminate crop at first flowering, prior to developing fibrous, hard-to-manage stalks. Sunn Hemp is a fast-growing legume that produces significant quantities of biomass and...

Switchgrass is a rhizomatous, warm-season bunchgrass that is native throughout most of the U.S. It is a major component of the Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem. It also provides good nesting habitat, cover and food for many different types of wildlife.

* Phacelia tanacetifolia is a species of phacelia known by the common names lacy phacelia, blue tansy or purple tansy. * It is also attractive to hoverflies (family Syrphidae), which are useful as biological pest control agents because they eat aphids...

Bush type cowpea producing heavy yields of purple pods. Cowpeas are great for drying and canning. Tends to stay off the ground and cluster making for easy picking. Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation.

Prevents erosion and builds organic matter in the soil! Plant early to late fall; in mild climates fall through early spring. Uses: Erosion Control, Green Manure, Nitrogen Scavenger, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed Suppression<

Most garden soils can be maintained at their highest level of productivity by sound soil management practices that involve a combination of soil tillage, crop rotation, and most importantly, the addition of organic matter through green manures.

Try with for maximum Nitrogen fixation. This pea plant is high yielding, vigorous and easy to grow. You can use these as green shell peas or dry like winter beans.

Winter wheat is an exceptional, inexpensive and fast growing cover crop that suppresses weeds and disease with its allelopathic effect. Plant late September to early October. Upon turning under the crop, nitrogen and other elements are released or recycled...