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Depending on the system, the stand may be mowed, cut, grazed, rolled, winter-killed, or left as surface residue. Choose the crop and termination method together so the residue can be managed before the next crop is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiming and Maturity Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plant material generally breaks down more quickly, while mature grasses and high-biomass stands contain more fibrous residue. Flowering and seed set affect both nutrient content and the risk of volunteers. Allow enough time between termination and planting the next crop, particularly when managing heavy residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegumes and Inoculants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw legume seed may require a compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inoculants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseed inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Nitrocoated seed already includes an inoculant coating. Review each product page for crop compatibility, seeding rate, planting window, and termination guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare additional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/soil-building\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Building Cover Crops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, watch our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/videos\/green-manure\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreen manure video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or return to all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cover-crop-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Crop Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mustard-lb","title":"Mustard Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Mustard is a fast cool-season broadleaf for short planting windows when growers want roots, foliage, and flowers from a single species. \u003cem\u003eBrassica\u003c\/em\u003e plants establish quickly, send down substantial roots, and can reach approximately 4 feet. Their rapid growth helps occupy bare ground and produce green material for return to the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow ground, mustard roots create channels that can improve water movement and help capture nutrients. Above ground, the canopy competes with weeds and supplies biomass. If allowed to flower, mustard produces bright yellow blooms that attract bees and other beneficial insects. Because it is a brassica, consider the needs of the crop rotation before planting it ahead of or after vegetables in the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant during cool spring or fall conditions in a prepared seedbed with establishment moisture. For green manure, mow or incorporate before mature seed develops; mustard can become a volunteer if allowed to set seed. Earlier termination creates softer residue, while later growth supplies more biomass. 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Seedlings establish before winter, remain vegetative through cold weather, and resume growth in spring. Its fibrous root system helps protect exposed soil and creates carbon-rich residue for soil-building rotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in fall early enough for seedlings to establish before persistent freezing. Winter wheat requires a period of cold exposure—vernalization—to initiate flowering and grain production the following season. For cover-crop use, terminate in spring before mature grain develops and before stems become too fibrous for the planned management method. For grain production, allow heads to mature and dry before harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHard red winter wheat harvested from the crop may be milled or otherwise prepared as grain when grown, harvested, cleaned, and stored using appropriate food-safety practices. Seed sold for planting is not packaged as ready-to-eat food and should not be eaten directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required; wheat is not a legume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil cover, erosion protection, weed competition, biomass, forage systems, and grain production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill for uniform placement or broadcast onto a prepared seedbed and incorporate lightly for good seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare additional cool-season grains in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/all-cover-crop-seeds\"\u003eCover Crop Seeds Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum order quantity is 50 pounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PV Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543327989873,"sku":"SCN499","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/scn499a.png?v=1785277275"},{"product_id":"wheat-red-winter-lb-5-lb-min","title":"Wheat Red Winter Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Winter Wheat is a cool-season cereal for growers who want dependable fall establishment followed by renewed growth in spring. 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Earlier termination produces softer, lower-volume residue; later termination creates more biomass with a higher carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. Red Winter Wheat can also be combined with peas, vetch, or another winter legume when both nitrogen fixation and cereal residue are desired. Wheat is a grass, so its seed does not require Rhizobium inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season winter annual cereal grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. 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Tolerates a minimum temperature of 10°F. Nitrogen contribution varies with nodulation, stand growth, soil conditions, and termination timing. Crimson clover is excellent in pastures but can be overgrazed due to high palatability. 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Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines reach approximately 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, overwintering green manure, erosion control, weed competition, and mixtures with cereal grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants can tolerate temperatures below 0°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant early enough for fall establishment and terminate before mature seed develops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544037908593,"sku":"SCL616","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/organic-hairy-vetch-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084316"},{"product_id":"purple-vetch-raw-lb","title":"Purple Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e purple vetch is a vigorous cool-season annual legume for mild-winter regions. Its trailing growth can produce dense ground cover and substantial biomass, making it useful in green-manure plantings, soil-building rotations, erosion protection, and mixtures with cereal grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple vetch performs best where winter temperatures generally remain above about 20°F. Sow in fall in mild climates or in early spring where winters are colder. It tolerates relatively low-fertility soils but responds to good drainage and adequate phosphorus and other nutrients. A companion grain such as oats can provide support and make the stand easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerminate before mature seed develops if volunteers are undesirable, and mow before stems become overly fibrous when easy incorporation is the goal. Do not assume cover-crop seed is suitable forage for every animal; livestock use should be evaluated with a veterinarian or forage specialist, particularly when vetch makes up a large portion of the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 40–60 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea, Vetch \u0026amp; Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e; plant promptly after treating seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 3 feet when supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green manure, nitrogen fixation, soil cover, weed competition, insectary bloom, and cover-crop mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare additional legumes in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/all-cover-crop-seeds\"\u003eCover Crop Seeds Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544038301809,"sku":"SCL630","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/purple-vetch-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084315"},{"product_id":"o-vetch-purple-raw-lb","title":"Organic Purple Vetch - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Purple Vetch is a vigorous cool-season legume for growers who want substantial spring growth rather than a low, restrained cover. \u003cem\u003eVicia atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e develops trailing and climbing stems that can reach approximately 3 feet, creating a dense stand that competes with weeds and produces nitrogen-rich material for green manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vetch performs best in mild-winter regions where temperatures generally remain above approximately 20°F. It can be planted across a broad seasonal window in mild climates and often continues growing later into spring than other vetches. Purple vetch will tolerate relatively poor soil, but stronger fertility—particularly adequate phosphorus—supports better growth and nitrogen fixation. It pairs well with oats or another cereal that gives the vines physical support and contributes carbon-rich residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is raw seed, inoculate it before planting. Effective nodulation is essential if nitrogen fixation is one of the planting goals. Purple vetch tolerates mowing or managed grazing, but repeated close cutting can reduce vigor. For green manure, terminate before mature seed develops and while the vines are still practical to mow or incorporate. In orchards or vineyards, monitor climbing growth so it does not interfere with young trees, vines, irrigation equipment, or access through the rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVicia atropurpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous cool-season annual legume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 40–60 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can reach approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, green manure, weed competition, pollinator forage, and mixed cover cropping with oats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to mild-winter areas that generally remain above approximately 20°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops and monitor climbing growth near crops or irrigation equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544039088241,"sku":"SCL631","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/organic-purple-vetch-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084314"},{"product_id":"bell-beans-raw-lb","title":"Bell Beans - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBell Beans are the large-seeded, upright workhorses of many cool-season soil-building mixtures. \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e develops sturdy stems, abundant leaves, and a strong root system, producing substantial green material while forming nitrogen-fixing nodules below ground. The plants flower earlier than many winter annual cover crops, adding black-and-white blossoms that attract bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Bell Beans alone for a robust legume stand or combine them with field peas, vetches, and oats. In a mixture, the different plant forms fill complementary roles: oats provide quick fibrous roots, vetches cover the ground, and Bell Beans contribute height, larger roots, and coarse biomass. They are adaptable across many cool-season plantings and are also used in forage or silage mixtures with suitable companion crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in early to midfall so seedlings can establish before winter. This is raw seed and should be inoculated immediately before planting to support effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. For green manure, mow or incorporate while stems remain tender and before mature seed develops. Waiting longer increases total biomass but also creates thicker residue that takes more effort and time to break down. Actual nitrogen contribution depends on inoculation, plant growth, soil fertility, moisture, and termination timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous cool-season annual legume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 80–125 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e March through May, depending on climate and planting time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, green manure, soil-building mixtures, beneficial-insect habitat, forage, and silage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops and while stems are still practical to mow or incorporate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544039776369,"sku":"SCL700","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/bell-beans-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084311"},{"product_id":"ltd-o-bell-beans-raw-lb","title":"Organic Bell Beans - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Bell Beans are vigorous cool-season annual legumes used to build biomass and nitrogen before spring planting. Also known as Fava Beans, Horse Beans, or Tick Beans, these broad-leaved plants are members of the vetch family. They establish substantial roots and can reach 3–6 feet, creating an upright cover that protects soil and competes for growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell Beans flower earlier than many winter annual legumes, producing fragrant black-and-white blossoms that attract bees and other beneficial insects. Their large plants generate nitrogen-rich green manure and are useful in cover-crop, erosion-control, and pasture systems. Nitrogen fixation depends on successful nodulation as well as soil fertility, moisture, stand density, and management; claims of a specific nitrogen contribution should be treated as a potential under favorable conditions rather than a guaranteed result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant ½ inch deep in early to mid-fall and provide moisture through germination and establishment. For green manure, mow or incorporate before mature seed develops and allow the residue time to begin decomposing before the next crop. This is raw, uncoated legume seed and should be treated with a compatible inoculant before planting for reliable nodulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eminor\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eequina\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual legume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant approximately ½ inch deep at 2–4 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 100–120 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted and sow promptly after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, green manure, biomass production, erosion control, pasture, and beneficial-insect habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops unless volunteer plants are acceptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum order quantity is 50 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544040235121,"sku":"SCL701","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/scl701a.jpg?v=1766095091"},{"product_id":"fava-bean-windsor-raw-lb","title":"Fava Bean, Windsor, Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Windsor’ is a cool-season fava bean grown for large edible beans and as a robust legume cover crop. Upright plants develop substantial taproots and biomass, helping protect soil, compete with cool-season weeds, and contribute biologically fixed nitrogen when properly inoculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in fall in mild-winter regions or in early spring in colder climates. Sow 1–2 inches deep and 6–8 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart when growing for pod harvest; denser field spacing may be used for green manure. Maintain even moisture through flowering and pod development. For cover cropping, terminate before mature seed develops and allow residue time to decompose before the following crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest pods when full and green, usually about 80–100 days after planting depending on weather. Cook fava beans thoroughly and follow appropriate food-safety practices. Seed sold for planting is not packaged as ready-to-eat food. People with favism or dietary sensitivities to fava beans should follow medical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the rate shown for the intended garden or field planting method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea, Vetch \u0026amp; Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green manure, nitrogen fixation, cool-season biomass, soil cover, and edible pod production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/fava-beans-as-cover-crops-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eguide to using fava beans as cover crops\u003c\/a\u003e or explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/bean-seeds\"\u003ebean seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544040759409,"sku":"SCL705","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/fava-bean-windsor-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084263"},{"product_id":"austrian-winter-peas-raw-lb-7628","title":"Austrian Winter Peas - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e is a cool-season annual legume valued for nitrogen fixation, winter soil protection, weed competition, and high-quality forage. Austrian winter peas establish in cooler soil than many other legumes and tolerate temperatures down to approximately 10°F once established. Their low, spreading early growth helps cover exposed soil, while longer vines can reach about 3 feet when supported by companion crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Austrian winter peas in early to mid-fall in most regions. They perform well in heavy soils but prefer a reasonably well-drained seedbed where water will not remain standing. The plants develop rapidly as temperatures warm, typically reaching maturity in April in warmer climates. Their spring flowers also provide an early food source for bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a green manure crop, Austrian winter peas can fix approximately 70–125 pounds of nitrogen per acre under favorable growing conditions. For effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation, treat this raw seed with the appropriate Rhizobium inoculant before planting. The peas can be grown alone or combined with cereal rye, oats, triticale, or another upright grass that provides support and adds fibrous biomass. Mixed plantings can also improve winter ground coverage and produce balanced forage containing both protein-rich legumes and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor green manure, mow or incorporate the crop while it is still tender and before mature seed develops. Terminating near early bloom generally provides a useful balance between biomass production and manageable plant residue. Allow incorporated material time to begin decomposing before planting the next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePisum arvense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual legume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–120 lb per acre (about 1.6–2.8 lb per 1,000 sq ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 inches; drilling provides the most reliable placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can reach approximately 3 feet when supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants can withstand temperatures down to approximately 10°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, green manure, winter soil protection, weed competition, beneficial-insect forage, and livestock forage mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow or incorporate before mature seed develops; plants mature early in spring in warmer regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum order quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PV Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544041316465,"sku":"SCL800","price":3.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/austrian-winter-peas-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084259"},{"product_id":"red-cowpeas-raw-lb","title":"Red Cowpeas - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Cowpeas bring dependable legume growth to the hottest part of the cover crop calendar. \u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e is a tender warm-season annual that establishes in heated soil, tolerates periods of limited moisture after establishment, and produces a leafy stand capable of competing with summer weeds. It is useful in open fields as well as orchards, vineyards, and corn plantings where moderate shade may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants generally reach about 2 feet and can begin setting seed in roughly 60 days, so management decisions come quickly. For the greatest green-manure value, allow a dense canopy to develop but mow or incorporate before mature seed forms. Cowpeas can be grown alone or combined with a faster broadleaf or warm-season grass, provided the companion crop is not seeded so heavily that it suppresses the young legumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cowpeas prefer warm, well-drained soil and perform especially well on sandy loams. They can remain productive on relatively low-fertility sites when soil pH is approximately 5.5–6.5, but nitrogen fixation depends on effective nodulation. This is raw seed and should be treated with cowpea-group inoculant immediately before planting. Actual nitrogen contribution varies with inoculation, stand growth, soil conditions, moisture, and termination timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender warm-season annual legume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 30–40 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cowpea-peanut-and-lespedeza-inoculant-6738\"\u003eCowpea, Peanut \u0026amp; Lespedeza Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under warm, suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, summer green manure, organic matter production, weed competition, and forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, well-drained soil; especially well adapted to sandy loams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops; seed formation may begin in approximately 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544042168433,"sku":"SCL810","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/red-cowpeas-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084259"},{"product_id":"crotalaria-juncea-sunn-hemp-raw-seed-lb","title":"Crotalaria Juncea Sunn Hemp - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrotalaria juncea\u003c\/em\u003e ‘CIAT’ sunn hemp is a vigorous tropical annual legume grown as a warm-season cover crop for rapid biomass, soil protection, and nitrogen fixation. Its upright growth and deep taproot perform especially well during the hottest part of summer, and plants may begin flowering about 60–75 days after planting when conditions are favorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow after frost danger has passed into warm soil—approximately 65°F or warmer—and choose a well-drained site. Sunn hemp tolerates relatively low fertility and acidic soil, but it does not tolerate saturated conditions. For a cover-crop stand, drill or broadcast seed evenly and avoid overly wide rows that leave soil exposed. Terminate before mature seed develops and before stems become excessively fibrous if easy incorporation is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is raw, uncoated seed. Inoculate before planting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cowpea-peanut-and-lespedeza-inoculant-6738\"\u003eCowpea, Peanut \u0026amp; Lespedeza Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e to support effective nodulation and nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days in warm, moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biomass, green manure, soil cover, summer weed competition, and crop rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat loving; damaged by frost; reported resistance to some root-knot and reniform nematodes can vary with pest population and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum order quantity is 50 pounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544042856561,"sku":"SCL815","price":8.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/crotolaria-juncea-sunn-hemp-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084257"},{"product_id":"black-eye-peas-raw-lb","title":"Black Eye Peas - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e is a heat-loving annual legume used as a warm-season cover crop, green manure, and rotation crop. Black eye peas establish rapidly in warm soil, develop a leafy canopy that helps shade summer weeds, and produce biomass that can be incorporated to add organic matter. Their deep-rooted growth is especially useful during hot periods when many cool-season cover crops struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Sow into a firm, weed-free seedbed with good drainage, then maintain adequate moisture through emergence. For maximum nitrogen fixation, inoculate the raw seed immediately before planting. Terminate before mature seed develops if preventing volunteer plants is important, and allow time for residue to break down before planting the next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 lb\/acre or 2–3 lb\/1,000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cowpea-peanut-and-lespedeza-inoculant-6738\"\u003eCowpea, Peanut \u0026amp; Lespedeza Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under warm, moist conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, summer weed suppression, biomass, green manure, and crop rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare additional warm-season options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/cover-crop-seeds\"\u003eCover Crop Seeds Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544043348081,"sku":"SCL825","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/black-eye-peas-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084255"},{"product_id":"biomaster-peas-raw-lb","title":"Biomaster Peas - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous pea variety is prized as a cool-season legume cover crop that produces abundant biomass in a short period of time. Known for its rapid growth—maturing about two weeks earlier than Magnus peas—it provides dense ground coverage that helps suppress weeds, protect soil from erosion, and improve soil health. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it works in partnership with beneficial rhizobia to enrich the soil with natural fertility, reducing the need for synthetic inputs in organic or sustainable growing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomaster peas thrive in cool weather and can reach up to 6 feet in height when supported, making them suitable for green manure applications, soil-building rotations, or as a companion crop to support soil recovery between plantings. For best results, inoculate seeds with a pea-vetch or garden combination inoculant before sowing to maximize nitrogen fixation. This cover crop germinates in 5–10 days and performs well in a wide range of soil types, as long as the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for market gardeners, homesteaders, and small farms, Biomaster peas offer both high biomass production and soil improvement benefits in a single crop cycle. 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Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pea-vetch-lentil-inoculant-treats-100-lb\"\u003ePea Vetch Lentil Inoculant (treats 100 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 8 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant (treats 50 lb)\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose the package size that matches the amount of seed being planted, and plant promptly after treating the seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544044855409,"sku":"SCL848","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/biomaster-peas-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084254"},{"product_id":"soybeans-raw","title":"Soybeans - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e provides warm-season nitrogen fixation in periods when cool-season peas, vetches, and clovers are not the best fit. Soybeans grow most vigorously after the soil has warmed, producing an upright summer canopy that can reach approximately 3 feet. 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As the root pushes downward, it creates channels through dense ground that can improve the movement of water and air. After the plant dies or is terminated, the decomposing root leaves openings that following crop roots can explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaikon is a fast cool-season broadleaf in the mustard family. It germinates quickly in suitable moisture, produces leafy surface growth, and reaches maturity in approximately 40–45 days. That speed makes it useful in short spring or fall planting windows when there is not enough time for a slower cover crop. The foliage adds organic matter and, if allowed to flower, can attract beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed into a prepared bed where the root can grow downward without competing with a dense established sod. The most dramatic taproot development occurs when plants have enough space, moisture, and fertility to grow actively. Terminate before mature seed develops if volunteer radishes are not wanted. 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This certified organic, cold-hardy grain can germinate in soil temperatures as low as approximately 34°F and continues protecting the ground when many other cover crops have stopped growing. It is well suited to fields, orchards, and garden beds that need dependable cool-season coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring fall and spring growth, cereal rye develops a vigorous root system that captures residual nitrogen, reduces erosion, and improves competition against weeds. The tall stand can reach 5–6 feet and produce substantial straw and organic matter. Rye is often paired with hairy vetch or another winter legume: the rye supplies structure, roots, and carbon-rich residue, while the properly inoculated legume contributes biological nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRye’s vigor makes spring management important. Do not allow the stand to become more mature than your equipment or planting schedule can comfortably handle. Mow or incorporate before mature seed forms; when relying on mowing alone, termination is generally more dependable around flowering than during early vegetative growth. Later termination produces more residue with a higher carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, which can temporarily compete with the following crop for available nitrogen. If incorporating a mature stand, allow time for decomposition before planting. Cereal rye itself is a grass and needs no inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic, cold-hardy cool-season cereal grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–160 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. This is a nonlegume cover crop and does not rely on Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Soil Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can germinate in soil temperatures as low as approximately 34°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Planting Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to midfall in Zones 3–7; fall to midwinter in Zones 8 and warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter soil cover, nitrogen scavenging, weed competition, erosion control, forage, straw, and biomass production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops and allow incorporated residue time to decompose before the following crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544067006577,"sku":"SCN396","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/organic-cereal-rye-seed-cold-hardy-lb.jpg?v=1747084215"},{"product_id":"o-triticale-lb","title":"Organic Triticale Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Triticale is a certified organic cereal cover crop that combines wheat and rye genetics in one vigorous cool-season plant. This spring-type triticale remains relatively low—often approximately 6–12 inches—through much of the cool season, then accelerates in late spring and can reach approximately 5 feet. That shift produces substantial roots and top growth without an excessively tall early-winter canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crop is particularly useful in orchards, vineyards, and vegetable rotations where growers want erosion control, nutrient capture, and a large volume of organic residue. Its vigorous root system occupies the soil during the rainy season and takes up residual nitrogen. Above ground, the stand competes with weeds and creates carbon-rich biomass that can be paired with a nitrogen-fixing legume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant during the local cool-season grain window. If continued vegetative growth is desired, mow to approximately 3 inches in spring and allow the stand to regrow. For final termination, mow or incorporate before mature grain develops and allow the residue time to begin decomposing before planting the following crop. Later termination produces more biomass but can also increase temporary nitrogen tie-up. Triticale is a grass and does not require Rhizobium inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e× Triticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual cereal grain; spring-type triticale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 lb per acre or 2–4 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. This is a nonlegume cover crop and does not rely on Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–12 inches through much of the cool season, reaching up to approximately 5 feet later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic biomass, nutrient scavenging, erosion control, weed competition, and orchard or vineyard floor coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow to approximately 3 inches for regrowth, or terminate before mature grain develops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544067956849,"sku":"SCN449","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/scn449-5-web.jpg?v=1747084214"},{"product_id":"juan-triticale-lb","title":"Triticale Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e× Triticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly called triticale, combines characteristics of wheat and cereal rye in a vigorous cool-season grain. 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When preparing for the next crop, terminate before mature seed develops and allow sufficient time for incorporated material to begin decomposing. Triticale is a cereal grass, so its seed does not need Rhizobium inoculant; only a legume planted with it would require inoculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e× Triticosecale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual cereal grain; spring-type triticale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 lb per acre or 2–4 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. 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In warm soil, buckwheat germinates quickly and develops a leafy canopy that shades exposed ground. This rapid coverage makes it particularly useful for competing with summer weeds and protecting otherwise bare beds or fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat is also a practical choice when there is not enough time for a long-season cover crop. It can begin flowering and reach maturity in approximately 30–45 days, allowing growers in warm climates to make more than one planting during the summer. Its white flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, while the plant’s growth helps capture nutrients and produce tender organic matter that breaks down readily after termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant after frost danger has passed and conditions are reliably warm. Buckwheat is sensitive to cold and should not be used where frost is expected during establishment. For green manure, mow or incorporate the stand at early flowering and before mature seed develops. Timely termination prevents unwanted reseeding and keeps the stems succulent enough to decompose efficiently. Because buckwheat is not a legume, it does not fix atmospheric nitrogen and does not need Rhizobium inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFagopyrum esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing warm-season annual broadleaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 60–80 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. 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Highly valued by gardeners and small-scale farmers, buckwheat establishes quickly, forming a dense canopy that shades out weeds and protects the soil surface. Its fine, fibrous roots help loosen compacted soil, while its ability to scavenge phosphorus makes it an excellent nutrient recycler. In bloom, buckwheat’s delicate white flowers provide abundant nectar and pollen, drawing pollinators and other beneficial insects to your garden or field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted in late spring or early summer once soil temperatures reach 60°F or warmer, buckwheat thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, but is adaptable to lower fertility conditions. Mow or incorporate the crop at first bloom to prevent reseeding and to return organic matter to the soil. 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Easy to manage and non-invasive, phacelia is an excellent option for regenerative gardens, orchards, and small farms seeking to build long-term soil fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more soil-building options, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/all-cover-crop-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull collection of cover crop seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.125–0.25\" deep at 4–5 lb\/acre or 2–3 oz\/1000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. 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First-year growth is generally vegetative; tall flowering stems develop in the second season, providing biomass and abundant bloom for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow sweet clover is adapted to neutral or alkaline loams and comparatively dry sites, but it does not perform well in acidic soil. Sow in fall or spring, cover shallowly, and maintain moisture through establishment. Its mature height and vigorous reseeding potential make termination timing important in crop rotations. Mow before mature seed develops if volunteers are not desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet clover may be used in managed forage systems, but moldy or improperly cured sweet-clover hay can create serious livestock risk because coumarin can be converted to dicoumarol. It is not recommended for horses on this page. 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