Albert Lea Seed House 2018 Cover Crop Seed Guide | Page 3

Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) Seeding Date Approx. In Mix Seeds/lb 25-75 18,000 Aug.-Nov. 96-128 48-64 16,000 Aug.-Sept. 1 - 2'' YES - F VG E E E 15-20 20-30 4-5 227,000 Aug.-Sept. ¼ - ½'' YES - G VG VG E E Tillage Radish 6-8 8-10 3-4 25,000 Aug.-Sept. ¼ - ½'' 2 YES - VG VG E VG E Purple Top Turnips 4-6 6-8 1-2 220,000 July-Aug. ¼ - ½'' YES 2 - - F G G E Forage Rape 4-8 8-10 1-2 145,000 July-Aug. ¼ - ½'' YES 2 - VG VG VG VG E Mustard 15-20 20-25 2-4 180,000 Aug.-Sept. ¼ - ¾'' YES - G VG VG VG P Phacelia 7-12 Not Recommended 3-5 220,000 Aug.-Sept. ¼'' YES - - VG VG E - 45-100 55-125/Aerial not advised 15-25 15,000 May-Aug. ½ - 2'' YES - G G G F F VG E E E Species Name Winter Rye Drilled 50-100 Broadcast 1 /Aerial 120-150 Oats 64-96 Annual / Italian Ryegrass Buckwheat Seeding Winter Total N 3 P & K Erosion Weed Quick Grazing Depth Kill 2 (lb/A/yr) Scavenger Control Control Growth 1'' NO - VG E E E E 2 NITROGEN PRODUCING COVER CROP LEGUMES Hairy Vetch 25-35 30-40 15-20 16,000 Aug.-Oct. ½ - 1’’ NO 2 70-200 Common Vetch 50-60 60-75 20-40 7000 Aug.-Sept. ½ - 1'' YES 50-120 Winter Peas 50-100 Not Recommended 25-50 2000 Aug.-Sept. 1 - 2'' YES 70-150 Field Peas 100-200 Not Recommended 50-100 2000 Mar-May, Aug.-Sept. 2 - 3'' YES 70-150 Lentils 40-50 50-75 10-20 15000 Mar.-May, Aug.-Sept. 1 - 1½" YES 20-30 Chickling Vetch 60-70 Not Recommended 20-30 2600 Mar.-May 1 - 1½" YES 80-100 Balansa Clover 5-8 6-9 2-3 500,000 Mar.-May, July-Sept. ¼'' YES 50-100 50-90 Not Recommended 20-40 4000 Mar.-May ¼ - ¾'' YES 100-200 Lupin 2 Crimson Clover 12-25 25-30 2-5 150,000 June-Sept. ¼ - ½'' YES 55-130 Cowpeas 50-100 Not Recommended 20-30 3000 June-Aug. ½ - 1'' YES 100-150 Sunn Hemp 15-20 Not Recommended 4-8 11,000 June-Aug. ½ - 1'' YES 100-140 Berseem Clover 12-15 15-20 2-5 200,000 May 15-Aug 30 1/4 - ½'' YES 55-100 Yellow Blossom 8-12 15-20 2-5 259,000 Feb-May; Aug. 1/4 - ½’’ NO 100-200 Mammoth Red Clover 8-12 15-20 2-5 272,000 Feb-May; Aug. 1/4 - ½’’ NO 70-150 100-150 Not Recommended 1 - 3” YES 50-140 50-75 G Faba Beans 25-50 1,200-1,600 Mar.-April; Aug.- Sept 15 COVER CROP MIXES NitroMax CC1 75-125 90-150 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/2 - 1” YES 2 ValueMax CC2 15-20 20-25 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/4 - 1/2 YES 30-65 VG VG E E VG WinterMax CC3 40-50 50-75 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/2 - 1” NO 50-75 G VG E E E GrazeMax CC4 15-20 20-25 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/4 - 1/2” YES - VG VG E VG E AerialMax CC5 60-70 75-80 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/2” NO 20-40 VG E E VG E SummerMax CC6 50-75 75-80 - Varies May-Aug. 1/2 - 1” YES 50-100 VG E E E G MultiMax CC7 15-20 20-25 - Varies Aug.-Sept. 1/4 - 1/2” YES 2 30-65 G VG VG VG E CultivationMax CC8 12-15 15-20 - Varies June-July 1/4 - 1/2” NO 2 30-65 G G F G VG Plowdown Blend CC9 12-15 15-20 - Varies Feb.-May 1/4 - 1/2” NO 2 50-100 E G G P VG 2 2 Incorporating broadcast seed by dragging or lightly disking will increase successful germination • 2 winter kill success will vary. Typically dependent on severity of winter and snow cover • 3 total N/year is dependent on several factors including soil temperature, how long crop is allowed to grow, etc. 1 ORDERING & INQUIRIES SHIPPING To place an order, check pricing and availability, and to receive a shipping quote, call or email! 1) We ship with UPS, SpeeDee Delivery, and common carrier throughout the country. 2) We can help determine the best way to ship. Rates are affected by weight and destination. 3) We attempt to ship in-stock orders within 48 hours of receiving your of payment but cannot guarantee delivery dates or times. Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] All prices are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to check availability before arriving for pickup or shipment. 3