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DESCRIPTION
Cover Crop Mix
A high biomass seed mixture ideal for quick establishment in vineyards and orchards. In general, this mix should be sown in fall or early winter. The fibrous roots greatly enhance soil tilth and water penetration while oats take up excess nitrogen improving the growth and nitrogen-fixing ability of the legumes. The mix can either be disked or mowed with the clippings serving as a moisture-conserving mulch through much of the growing season.
USES
Fall Cover crops used to improve soil health by adding organic matter, aerating soil and fixing Nitrogen in the soil. Provides excellent erosion.
SPECIFICATIONS: COVER CROP MIX
Oats (Avena sativa) An excellent biomass producer that establishes quickly and is frequently used in cover crop mixtures. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils including heavy and wet types.
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) Grows 8-24 inches high with an erect growth habit. Quick growing cool-season / Winter annual legume. Strong root system can help with compaction. Will reseed if allowed to bloom and mature.
Lana Vetch (Vicia villosa) ‘Lana’ vetch is an annual, early maturing, cool-season legume. Grows rapidly to a height of 18–27 inches. ‘Lana’ vetch has a climbing tendency, and will use any available support, such as the stiff stems of grasses and grains.
SEEDING RATES
1.0 Lb covers 1,000—2,000 sf
5.0 Lb covers 5,000—10,000 sf
10.0 Lb covers 10,000—20,000 sf
ESTABLISHMENT
For non-irrigated plantings, plant before winter rains begin (Mid-Oct to Nov). Apply supplemental irrigation for quicker establishment if necessary. For irrigated plantings maintain adequate moisture in the upper 6 inches of soil during the first 4 weeks, and the upper 12 inches thereafter until the rainy season. Ideal temperatures for germination are between 70⁰ and 80⁰F.