40 VIKING COVER CROP MIXES
MultiMax CC7
NitroMax CC1
Oats 48.5 % + Field Peas 48.5 % + Radish 3 %
Cover crop blend designed for maximum green manure production in the fall following early-harvested crops like small grains , sweet corn , vegetables , corn silage or early soybeans . Tall growing oats and field peas are a good complement to the radish in resource use and optimization and provide numerous benefits both above and below ground . Diversity in this blend will maximize soil coverage and will work on a variety of soil types . Winterkills in upper-Midwest .
• Excellent for fall haying or grazing
• Good scavenger of N and other leachable nutrients
• Excellent fall growth and biomass accumulation
• Avoid aerial application . Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans . Planting Date : August 1 st – September 15 th
Seeding : 75-125 lbs / acre at ½ to ¾ in . deep . Drill or broadcast Conventional ________________ $ 0.50 / lb
$ 25.00 / 50lb bag Organic ____________________ $ 0.64 / lb
$ 32.00 / 50lb bag
All ingredients on our cover crop mixes are variety not stated
ValueMax CC2
Conventional Blend : Annual Ryegrass 60 % + Crimson Clover 20 % + Radish 15 % + Dwarf Essex Rape 5 %
Organic Blend : Organic Annual Ryegrass 65 % + Organic Alsike Clover 20 % + Organic Radish 15 %
A diverse combination of small seeded cover crops that builds healthy soils , fixes nitrogen , and sequesters nutrients . Annual ryegrass adds biomass and is an excellent weed competitor ; crimson clover fixes N and radish and rape accumulate nutrients and mitigate compaction . Mix will winterkill in the upper-Midwest . High diversity and high seeds per lb . stretch your dollars and maximizes your cover crop investment .
• Excellent for aerial application into standing crops in the fall or for seeding at V6 in corn
• Can establish under shade & canopy with adequate moisture
• Suitable for grazing in the fall
• Not a good fit after grain corn or soybeans . Later seeding will reduce clover growth Planting Date : Last cultivation ; August 1 st - September 15 th
Seeding : 15-20 lbs / acre at ¼ to ½ in . deep . Drill , broadcast or aerial apply Conventional ________________ $ 1.10 / lb
$ 55.00 / 50lb bag Organic ____________________ $ 2.30 / lb
$ 115.00 / 50lb bag
WinterMax CC3
Winter Rye 75 % + Hairy Vetch 20 % + Radish 5 %
Our most winter-hardy blend specifically formulated for growers in northern climates . The winter rye and hairy vetch in this diverse blend will reliably survive the winter in the upper-Midwest and provide good soil coverage along with excellent biomass yields in the spring . Combines the hardiness and aggressiveness of winter rye , the N-fixation potential of hairy vetch with the deep soil penetration of the radish .
• Winter-hardy species provide maximum soil health benefits ; covering the soil during periods of peak erosion
• Widely adaptable for all soil types and fertility levels
• Suitable for fall or early spring grazing
• Best planted after small grains , vegetables , corn silage or early soybeans . Can be planted after corn grain or soybeans _ but hairy vetch / radish growth will be minimal Planting Date : August 1 st – September 15 th Seeding : 50-75 lbs / acre at ¼ to ½ in . deep . Drill , broadcast or aerial apply . Conventional ________________ $ 0.62 / lb
$ 31.00 / 50lb bag Organic ____________________ $ 0.94 / lb
$ 47.00 / 50lb bag