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Spring Soil Armor

    Description

    Spring Soil Armor is designed for quick spring growth to cover your fields and stop erosion in its tracks. This mix offers species from the four main plant families, grasses, legumes, brassicas, and broadleaves. Ideal for people looking to cover a lot of acres and increase diversity on their operation. 

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

    This product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and Bolster L, to increase the biological activity in your soil. 
    • Elevate'd Fungi is a seed applied inoculant derived from natural products designed to stimulate seed germination, increase root and biological biomass in the soil, and improve soil structure. This product is OMRI approved.* 
    • Bolster L Inoculant contains multiple families of nitrogen-fixing rhizobia bacteria plus Azospirillum Brasiliense (free living N fixer) and two phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, Pantoea Eucalypti and Pseudomonas Baetica. This product is NOP compliant.*
    *Note to Organic Customers: Please receive approval to use these inoculants prior to using this product on Certified Organic land. 

    Spring Soil Armor

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      $1,100.00

      from $0.55 per lb

      Free pickup in our shop(s)

      Available in quantities of 400 lbs or more

      In stock and ready to ship.

      Seeding Rate: 60 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Spring Soil Armor is designed for quick spring growth to cover your fields and stop erosion in its tracks. This mix offers species from the four main plant families, grasses, legumes, brassicas, and broadleaves. Ideal for people looking to cover a lot of acres and increase diversity on their operation. 

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

        This product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and Bolster L, to increase the biological activity in your soil. 
        • Elevate'd Fungi is a seed applied inoculant derived from natural products designed to stimulate seed germination, increase root and biological biomass in the soil, and improve soil structure. This product is OMRI approved.* 
        • Bolster L Inoculant contains multiple families of nitrogen-fixing rhizobia bacteria plus Azospirillum Brasiliense (free living N fixer) and two phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, Pantoea Eucalypti and Pseudomonas Baetica. This product is NOP compliant.*
        *Note to Organic Customers: Please receive approval to use these inoculants prior to using this product on Certified Organic land. 

        What's in the Mix

        When is the right time to plant?

        Spring Soil Armor 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?

        Ingredients

        Spring Oats, Spring Forage Pea, Rapeseed, Baldy Safflower, Bolster L Inoculant, and Elevate'd Fungi Inoculant

        Planting Instructions

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

        Timing

        Planting can occur in spring or early fall when soil temperatures are going to stay between 40-70 degrees for at least a month. Ideally would have 6 weeks of growth before a frost in your area.

        Seeding Rate

        Plant 60 pounds per acre when seeding with a no-till drill or other planting implement and 90 pounds per acre when broadcasting.

        Use & Characteristics

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

        Planting

        Plant Depth 3/4"
        Min Germ Temp 40 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 60 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 90 lbs/acre

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