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Approx . Seeds / lb Seeding Date Range Seeding Depth Winter Kill 2

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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 .

Phacelia *

• Non-leguminous annual broadleaf with fern-like leaves and purple blossoms

• Provides early-season soil coverage and produces abundant flowers that are very attractive to pollinators . Flowers 6-8 weeks after emergence

• Will winterkill at 18 ° F and reside breaks down quickly . Plant early enough in the fall

• Avoid broadcasting / aerial application Conventional ___________________ $ 3.40 / lb

$ 170 / 50 lb bag

Dwarf Essex Rape

• A succulent , leafy and quick growing fall brassica

• Good biomass accumulation ; especially ideal for fall grazing . Leafier and taller growing than turnips

• We like dwarf essex rape in cover crop blends for its rapid and vigorous growth , low cost and high seeds / lb

• Has tested better than radishes for aerial application under dry soil conditions Conventional ___________________$. 90 / lb

$ 45 / 50 lb bag

Carwoodi Oilseed Radish

NEW !

• European variety developed for nematode suppression

• Branching root system is excellent at trapping excess nitrates in soil

• More lateral roots than daikon radish , concentrated closer to soil surface

• Allow 60 days for maximum biomass production .

• Will winterkill at 20-25 ° F Conventional __________________ $ 2.20 / lb

Cover Crop Radish *

Economical daikon radish variety that will mitigate compaction and scavenge nutrients . Specifically bred for taproot production . Should not bolt in the fall . Customer feedback and our own trials have detected no difference in growth and development between this radish and other named radish brands . We blend this radish in our mixes because it has optimum performance and lowers overall seeding costs for our customers . Will winterkill in the Upper Midwest .

• Vigorous growth and taproot growth accumulates leachable nutrients , protects soil , improve infiltration and mitigate compaction

• Well adapted to all soil types , except wet areas

• Plants will break down completely by spring ; no need for aggressive fall or spring tillage . Plan on light field cultivation in the spring for optimum seedbed prep

• Not suitable for spring planting ; will bolt and shed seed

Price / lb

1-499 lb

500-1999 lb

Tillage Radish

• The radish that started it all ; daikon radish bred specifically for its long taproot

• Breaks up plowpan & loosens soil

• Excellent scavenger of N , P & Ca

• Non-bolting if planted in the fall

2000 + lbs

Price / lb 1-499 lb

500-1999 lb

2000 + lbs

Conventional $ 2.60 $ 2.45 $ 2.30

Does radish or tillage radish plug tile lines ? Yes and no . Only if seeded early ( before Aug . 10 ) at high rates (> 4 lb / acre ).

Pacific Gold Mustard

• Certified , Non-GMO variety of brown mustard bred specifically for cover cropping

• Excellent biomass production and rapid growth . Good competitive ability with weeds

• High levels of plant glucosinolates can reduce pathogenic soil fungi and nematodes . Chop or mow the mustard prior to incorporation to maximize effect

• Mustards do not thrive in mixtures with other cover crops

• Control plant before seed set to avoid volunteer weed issues

Conventional Certified Blue Tag

$ 2.90 / lb $ 72.50 / 25 lb bag

Yellow Mustard *

• Economical choice for cover cropping

• Good fit if frost-seeded before soybeans or flown in fall

• Very fast growing , potential for smoother crop

• Control plant at first flower to avoid seed set and volunteer weed issues Conventional ___________________ $ 1.20 / lb

$ 60 / 50 lb bag

Purple Top Turnips

• Hardy , leafy , large-rooted brassica that produces abundant biomass above and below ground

• Excellent fall grazing potential

• Good competitor with weeds . Thrives on all soil types .

• Will scavenge N and other excess nutrients in the soil and prevent them from leaching

Conventional __________________ $ 1.50 / lb $ 75 / 50 lb bag

Organic ______________________ $ 2.40 / lb $ 120 / 50 lb bag

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