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Pre-Corn Mix

    Description

    If you're planning to plant corn next year, try this cover crop blend specifically designed to prep your soil for a corn crop. 

    Barley provides weed suppression, while hairy vetch fixes nitrogen for the cash crop. Camelina provides another layer of diversity, coming from the brassica family, and can also help with weed suppression. 

    The Pre-Corn mix is the perfect fall planted mix for farmers planning to plant corn in the spring.

    Use this mix to...

    • add diversity
    • build soil organic matter
    • improve nutrient cycling

    Ideal for...

    • row crop farmers
    • corn producers

    These seeds are non-GMO and not treated with pesticides.

    This product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and RhizoBac X-Tend to increase the biological activity in your soil. Both products are OMRI approved. 

    Pre-Corn Mix

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      $1,480.00

      from $0.74 per lb

      Free pickup in our shop(s)

      Available in quantities of 400 lbs or more

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      Seeding Rate:50 lbs/acre
      Min Germ Temp:40 °F
      Cold Kill Temp:-10 °F

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        Description

        If you're planning to plant corn next year, try this cover crop blend specifically designed to prep your soil for a corn crop. 

        Barley provides weed suppression, while hairy vetch fixes nitrogen for the cash crop. Camelina provides another layer of diversity, coming from the brassica family, and can also help with weed suppression. 

        The Pre-Corn mix is the perfect fall planted mix for farmers planning to plant corn in the spring.

        Use this mix to...

        • add diversity
        • build soil organic matter
        • improve nutrient cycling

        Ideal for...

        • row crop farmers
        • corn producers

        These seeds are non-GMO and not treated with pesticides.

        This product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and RhizoBac X-Tend to increase the biological activity in your soil. Both products are OMRI approved. 

        Ingredients

        Winter Barley, Hairy Vetch, Camelina, RhizoBac X-Tend, and Elevate'd Fungi Inoculant

        What's in the Mix

        Planting Instructions

        Drill seed at 3/4" to 1" depth or broadcast and lightly incorporate when soil temperatures are 40 degrees or higher.

        Timing

        For best results, plant 4-6 weeks before the first average frost date during the fall. Planting can continue even through the first few frosts.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Pre-Corn Mix has a minimum germination temp of 40 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Seeding Rate

        Plant 50 pounds per acre when seeding with a no-till drill or other planting implement and 80 pounds per acre when broadcasting.

        Use & Characteristics

        Lasting Residue Good
        Palatability Excellent
        Hay Harvest Very Good
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Very Good
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate
        Cold Kill -10 °F

        Planting

        Plant Depth 3/4"
        Min Germ Temp 40 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 50 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 80 lbs/acre

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