Sorghum Cover Crop

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. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Plant late September to early October.

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Plant late September to early October.

When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin, it goes dormant. A very vigorous grower, it will reach about 3 feet tall while branching out and spreading laterally with rangy stems up to 10 feet long.

Legume cover crops are an essential component of good soil management. A great all purpose crop that works three ways. 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 begin, it goes dormant. Does not perform well in waterlogged or acid soils. Some brassicas have a large taproot that can break through plow or rototiller pans,...

The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where they can be utilized by your next food crop plantings. Our shortest clover cover crop, Miniclover is an outstanding, multi-purpose plant.

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. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of white clover planted around a cole crop. We strive to offer varieties that give gardeners flexibility on how to best utilize the crop: for food, forage, or green...

The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where they can be utilized by your next food crop plantings. Released in 1953, Vernal remains a very winter-hardy variety even in the most northern climates.

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. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where...

When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin, it goes dormant. For green manure, rototill soybeans into the soil when 50% of the plants have flowered.

Legume cover crops are an essential component of good soil management. A great all purpose crop that works three ways. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre.

Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of white clover planted around a cole crop. We strive to offer varieties that give gardeners flexibility on how to best utilize the crop: for food, forage, or green...

When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin, it goes dormant. The most vigorous of the vetches, with excellent green-matter production early in the season.

Legume cover crops are an essential component of good soil management. A great all purpose crop that works three ways. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre.

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Legume cover crops are an essential component of good soil management.

Both winter and spring varieties of grains are generally ready for harvest in August. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre. Winter varieties require cold temperatures in order to produce seed heads (vernalize)...

Cut right after it flowers and spring and till into soil. (75% Winter Rye / 25% Hairy Vetch) Seed Coverage: – 5 lbs covers 2,000-4,000 sqaure feet – 100 lbs covers 1-2 acres Uses: Deer Attractant, Green Manure, Nitrogen Fixation, No Till, Organic...

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Plant late September to early October.

Legume cover crops are an essential component of good soil management. One of the easiest and most economical ways to improve your soil is to plant green manures, commonly called cover crops.

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. This process is called nutrient cycling. Recommended seeding rate: 2-3 pounds per 1000 square feet; 75-100 pounds per acre.

The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where they can be utilized by your next food crop plantings. A cross between wheat and rye, triticale (pronounced trit uh KAY lee) utilizes the yield and quality...

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Plant late September to early October.

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. This process is called nutrient cycling. Recommended seeding rate: 4-5 pounds per 1000 square feet; 75-150 pounds per acre.

Other brassica species release chemical compounds that may be toxic to soil borne pathogens and pests such as nematodes, symphylans, and even some weeds. Plant late September to early October.