{"product_id":"cold-zone-soil-builder-mix-raw-lb","title":"Peaceful Valley Cold Zone Soil Builder Mix - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeaceful Valley Cold Zone Soil Builder Mix is designed for growers who need a fall-planted cover crop to survive conditions that would damage less hardy legumes. The blend combines 70% Purple Vetch with 30% Cereal Rye, pairing a nitrogen-fixing legume with a cold-tolerant grain. Once well rooted, the stand can tolerate temperatures below 0°F and resume vigorous growth when conditions improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach component performs a different job. Purple vetch supplies nitrogen-rich growth and trailing vines, while cereal rye establishes an upright framework, captures residual soil nitrogen, and provides fibrous roots and carbon-rich biomass. Together they offer more balanced erosion control, weed competition, and residue than either component would provide alone. The rye also supports the vetch as it climbs, helping keep the mixed stand more upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in fall for overwintering coverage or in early spring where a shorter cool-season window is available. This is a raw-seed mix, so inoculate before planting to support nodulation of the purple vetch. Spring growth can become substantial; plan termination around the needs of the following crop. Mow or incorporate before mature seed develops, and allow enough time for the rye residue to begin decomposing before planting. Earlier termination creates softer material, while later termination produces more biomass and a heavier residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-hardy cool-season cover crop mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Purple Vetch and 30% Cereal Rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 40–50 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, depending on soil temperature and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen fixation, winter soil protection, weed competition, erosion control, green manure, and forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established, well-rooted plants can tolerate temperatures below 0°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops and allow incorporated rye residue time to begin decomposing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544048656497,"sku":"SCM130","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/peaceful-valley-cold-zone-soil-builder-mix-raw-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084248","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cold-zone-soil-builder-mix-raw-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}