{"title":"Organic Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop cover crop seed identified as certified organic. This collection includes individual species and mixes for cool-season, warm-season, annual, and longer-term planting. Use the product page to confirm certification, seed composition, planting window, seeding rate, and whether the seed is raw or coated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Certified Organic Means Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts in this collection are included through the Certified Organic Product and Cover Crop tags. Organic certification describes the seed or product as identified in the product record. It is separate from whether seed is raw, coated, Nitrocoated, or treated with an inoculant approved for organic production. A permitted coating or inoculant does not by itself make conventional seed certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Organic Cover Crops by Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic legumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peas, vetches, clovers, beans, and related crops can fix atmospheric nitrogen when compatible rhizobia are present and the crop establishes successfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic grasses and grains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats, rye, barley, triticale, ryegrass, and similar crops are commonly selected for roots, biomass, nutrient capture, forage, and soil cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic broadleaf crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckwheat, flax, brassicas, and other species add different growth habits and seasonal uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic mixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blends combine species for particular seasons, climates, or goals. Review the complete ingredient list before choosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose by Planting Window and Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the seed to climate, season, available water, soil conditions, and the time available before the next crop. Compare options for biomass, nitrogen contribution, erosion protection, weed competition, forage, orchard or vineyard use, and other specific goals. Organic status does not make every crop appropriate for every site or management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw Seed and Inoculation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw organic legume seed may require a compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inoculants\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseed inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Confirm that the inoculant matches the crop group and is acceptable for your production requirements. Follow the selected product’s label for application and storage instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/solution-charts\/cover-crop-solution-chart\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Crop Solution Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to compare uses, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cover-crop-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Crop Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for certified-organic and conventional alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/Organic_Cover_Crop_collection_122573ad-221c-4be2-a32e-e058f3b5b063.jpg?v=1786831646","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/organic-cover-crop.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}