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Description
Cold hardy cool season cover crop. Commonly planted cover crop grown across America. Multiple use cover crop, commonly combined with other legumes such as hairy vetch.
- Application Rate: 90-160 lb/acre
- Inoculant: NA
- Plant Height: 5'-6'
- Uses: Weed competition, erosion control, nitrogen absorbing root system, straw, attracts beneficials, forage
- Facts to Note: Pair with other nitrogen-fixing legumes. Can germinate in soil temperatures as low as 34°F. Seed from late summer to midfall in zones 3-7 and from fall to midwinter in zones 8 and higher. Mow or till early to minimize nitrogen tie-up.
Features
- Adds Significant Organic Matter
- Cold Hardy
- Down to 25°F
- Easily Established
- Germination in Soils 45°F
- Good for Forage/Hay
- Good for Weed Competition
- Helps Control Erosion
- Loosens Heavy Soils
- Provides Quick Growth
- Somewhat Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Mowing/Grazing
- Tolerates Poor Drainage
Characteristics
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Height : over 36"
Plant Height : Tall
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Winter
Seed Variety : Single
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Shipping
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H
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