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Winter Soil Armor

    Description

    Winter Soil Armor is a simple mix of rye, hairy vetch, and rapeseed, three different species from three different plant families all designed to keep your soil locked in and prevent erosion during the fall, winter, and early spring months. This mix could be planted 4-6 weeks before your average frost date all the way through to mid to late October. These three species are the most cold tolerant cover crops of their family and the rye and vetch will likely survive even the harshest winters.

    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. 
    • 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.* 
    • RhizoBac X-Tend features high concentrations of multi-species nitrogen fixing rhizobia for peas, vetch, cowpeas, sunn hemp and soybeans. Additionally, free living nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria combine for a robust broad spectrum seed treatment for your cover crops. We use Elevate’d Fungi as the liquid carrier for this dry inoculant to ensure proper coating on every seed for every mix. This product is OMRI approved.*

    Winter Soil Armor

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      $1,057.00

      from $0.53 per lb

      Free pickup in our shop(s)

      Available in quantities of 400 lbs or more

      Out of stock

      Seeding Rate: 65 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Winter Soil Armor is a simple mix of rye, hairy vetch, and rapeseed, three different species from three different plant families all designed to keep your soil locked in and prevent erosion during the fall, winter, and early spring months. This mix could be planted 4-6 weeks before your average frost date all the way through to mid to late October. These three species are the most cold tolerant cover crops of their family and the rye and vetch will likely survive even the harshest winters.

        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. 
        • 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.* 
        • RhizoBac X-Tend features high concentrations of multi-species nitrogen fixing rhizobia for peas, vetch, cowpeas, sunn hemp and soybeans. Additionally, free living nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria combine for a robust broad spectrum seed treatment for your cover crops. We use Elevate’d Fungi as the liquid carrier for this dry inoculant to ensure proper coating on every seed for every mix. This product is OMRI approved.*

        What's in the Mix

        When is the right time to plant?

        Winter 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

        Cereal Rye, Hairy Vetch, Rapeseed, RhizoBac X-Tend, 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

        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 though it will likely not grow much until the spring.

        Seeding Rate

        Plant 65 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 Very Good
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Very Good
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Very Good
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate
        Cold Kill -20 °F

        Planting

        Plant Depth 3/4"
        Min Germ Temp 40 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 65 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 90 lbs/acre

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