{"product_id":"garden-cover-crop-seed-mix-all-purpose-pre-inoculated","title":"Garden Cover Crop Seed Mix - All-Purpose, Pre-Inoculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted Cover Crop Mix. 30-70 Days. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Annual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best all-purpose pre-inoculated cover crop mix for any home garden!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Why just choose one cover crop seed when you can grow them all? Non-GMO Cover Crop Garden Mix features 9 of the most popular and best-selling seasonal cover crop seeds ever. Grow cover crop garden heirlooms from seeds such as annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustrian Field Pea, Hard Red Winter Wheat, Triticale, Daikon Radish, and more\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Non-GMO cover crop seeds are a proven annual garden companion for boosting nitrogen content back into the soil while improving weed suppression, erosion control, tilth, and structure. Wholesale paper packets and bulk seeds are available. Grows best during cool spring and fall seasons (air temperatures from 40's-60's). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost components overwinter in moderate-winter and mild-winter areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate: 2-4 lb per 1000 sq. ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant the All-Purpose Garden Cover Crop Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the area: Remove any debris or weeds to provide a clean planting surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the soil: Use a rake or spring-harrow to break up compacted soil and create a suitable planting bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast seeds: Scatter the seeds evenly over the prepared area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate seeds: Lightly rake or harrow the area to cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Immediately water the newly planted area to help the seeds settle into the soil. Alternatively, plant just before a predicted rain shower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-planting care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor moisture: If the weather is hot and dry, water regularly to ensure seed germination. As the weather cools, watering may become less necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall growth: Most fall cover crops germinate and grow in the fall but do not reach full maturity before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter dormancy: During the cold months, cover crops often become dormant but start growing again as the weather warms up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming: Generally, terminate cover crops 2-3 weeks before planting your spring or summer crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods: Use a string trimmer, lawn mower, or sickle to cut the cover crop close to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporation (optional): Till or turn the plant material into the soil, or leave it on the surface as a mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote on cereal grains: If your cover crop mix includes cereal grains like rye or triticale, terminate before the grains grow taller than 18-24 inches to prevent their root mass from becoming too large to incorporate effectively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Cover Crop Mix Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustrian Field Pea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.54%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriticale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollard Green\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTrophy Rape (Canola)*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. acephala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaikon Radish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHairy Vetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrimson Clover*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.27%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrosty Berseem Clover\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMedium Red Clover*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.61%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium alexandrinum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Mustard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica hirta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInert Matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoxious Weeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNONE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeed Seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":42108314091618,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6473\/files\/non-gmo-seed-bag-sm_c598b0b6-77ab-43b9-814d-a1cef58f8bdd.webp?v=1755102083","url":"https:\/\/moonlightgardensupply.com\/products\/garden-cover-crop-seed-mix-all-purpose-pre-inoculated","provider":"Moonlight Garden Supply ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}