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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.

    When your primary goal is reducing erosion during the winter months, the Winter Soil Armor is the right mix for you. 

    Use this mix to...

    • protect soil from erosion
    • add diversity
    • improve nutrient cycling

    Ideal for...

    • farmers and ranchers
    • farmers with high erosion risk

    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. 

    Winter Soil Armor

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      $1,033.00

      from $0.52 per lb

      Free pickup in our shop(s)

      Available in quantities of 400 lbs or more

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      Seeding Rate:65 lbs/acre
      Min Germ Temp:40 °F
      Cold Kill Temp:-20 °F

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        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.

        When your primary goal is reducing erosion during the winter months, the Winter Soil Armor is the right mix for you. 

        Use this mix to...

        • protect soil from erosion
        • add diversity
        • improve nutrient cycling

        Ideal for...

        • farmers and ranchers
        • farmers with high erosion risk

        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

        Cereal Rye, Hairy Vetch, Rapeseed, 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 though it will likely not grow much until the spring.

        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?

        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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