{"title":"All Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/cover_crop_seeds_banner.png?v=1505763083\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/cover_crop_seeds_banner.png?v=1505763083\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe use of \u003cstrong\u003ecover crops\u003c\/strong\u003e is growing in popularity with home gardeners. Cover crops enrich the soil in ways you wouldn't believe! ⚠️ Cover Crops should be planted all throughout your garden after you are done harvesting your garden. A cover crop is a crop planted primarily to manage soil fertility, soil quality, soil erosion, water, weeds, pests, diseases, biodiversity and wildlife in an agroecosystem. The use of cover crops is growing in popularity with home gardeners. They should be planted all throughout your garden after your vegetables are gone. Cover crops are of interest in sustainable agriculture as many of them improve the sustainability of agroecosystem attributes and may also indirectly improve qualities of neighboring natural ecosystems.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📆 \u003cstrong\u003eCover crops\u003c\/strong\u003e should be planted around late September or early October so they have a chance to get established before the weather becomes very cold. \u003c\/span\u003eLearn more ... \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops\" data-mce-href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cover-crops\"\u003eWhat Are Cover Crops and How To Use Them in Your Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wheat-hard-red","title":"Wheat","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"color: #38761d; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/page_215c44a0-3463-4ba1-86d9-5b7dec395c90.jpg?v=1407433291\" alt=\"Page 215c44a0 3463 4ba1 86d9 5b7dec395c90 grande\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eWheat (Organic), Hard Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHard, brownish, high-protein wheat used for bread and hard baked goods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Bread Flour and high-gluten flours are commonly made from.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- Certified Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDay to Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e | 75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eNOTE:  THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO CANADA. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 750 seeds) -€1.99","offer_id":329934993,"sku":"SWH1-21CE","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack - 1\/2 Cup (Appx. 2500 seeds)","offer_id":105941052,"sku":"SWH1-21CE","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb. Mylar Bag","offer_id":339312536,"sku":"SWH1-21CE","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/wheat_seeds.png?v=1624931865"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-buckwheat","title":"Cover Crop - Buckwheat","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e• Annual\u003cbr\u003e• Good for breaking up soil!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003ePlanting rate: 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eEspecially valuable for its release of phosphorus, buckwheat also contributes a significant amount of organic matter. Very competitive with weeds, good for breaking up the soil. Can grow two crops in the north.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eBees love Buckwheat!  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood bugs love buckwheat!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eSeed when ground is well warmed and after last spring frost; it has no frost tolerance. When June planted, in 35 days it is waist high, in bloom and ready to plow under. Good to follow with a fall crops of rye and Austrian winter pea. Just rake in some seed after harvesting an annual crop and buckwheat will keep out the weeds and look great doing it. Green Lacewing adults will feast on the nectar then deposit their \"aphid lion\" eggs on nearby garden crops. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49972921812,"sku":"194-95MD","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49972932436,"sku":"194-95MD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49972963156,"sku":"194-95MD","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/buckwheat.jpg?v=1504966824"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-hairy-vetch","title":"Cover Crop - Hairy Vetch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e• Annual\u003cbr\u003e• Nitrogen-rich\u003cbr\u003e• Hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool season legume cover crop\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eValuable soil-improvement crop. Vigorous legume produces huge amounts of nitrogen-rich biomass for turning under. Can be planted in the spring through late summer. Late summer (late August early September) planted vetch will winter over, growing vigorously the following spring. Can be mixed with oats or rye for maximum weed competition. Hardy; will also sprout in the spring if planted before the ground freezes in November (like winter rye). Demands fairly fertile soil and adequate rainfall as is shallow-rooted. Livestock caution: Seeds are poisonous. Planting rate: 1 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49972989588,"sku":"19U-33CB","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49972989652,"sku":"19U-33CB","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49972989716,"sku":"19U-33CB","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/hairy_vetch_cover_crop_plant.jpg?v=1504967531"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-winter-rye","title":"Cover Crop - Fall \u0026 Winter Rye","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr\u003e• Suppress weeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eVery hardy, valued for its ability to break up hard pan soils with a profusion of roots and root hairs. Suppresses weeds, adaptable to a wide range of soil and climate conditions. Can plant from early spring until the ground freezes as a winter cover crop. Plant in fall with winter peas for nitrogen, organic matter and weed suppression. Planting rate: 3lbs per 1,000 sq ft; \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49973176148,"sku":"060722FROL","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49973176212,"sku":"060722FROL","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49973176276,"sku":"060722FROL","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/rye.jpg?v=1504968104"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-clover-crimson","title":"Cover Crop - Clover (Red Crimson)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e• Biennial\u003cbr\u003e• Bees love clover!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ePlanted spring, summer or fall, this quick growing clover is the most versatile variety for a green manure to enrich soil. Needs good moisture. Flowers are used for tea. Excellent forage and cover crop. Planting rate: ½ lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49973274324,"sku":"SCL1-22BX","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49973274452,"sku":"SCL1-22BX","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49973274516,"sku":"SCL1-22BX","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/crimson_clover.jpg?v=1504968543"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-clover-yellow","title":"Cover Crop - Clover (Yellow Sweet Blossom)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e• Biennial\u003cbr\u003e• Vigorous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sow Spring \u0026amp; Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eTremendous green manure and bee pasture. Vigorous grower with long tap roots to help break up compact soil. Can produce up to 125 lb. of nitrogen per acre. Sow in the spring or summer. Planting rate: 1\/2 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49973514324,"sku":"2023-2-0CD","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49973514388,"sku":"2023-2-0CD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49973514452,"sku":"2023-2-0CD","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/yellow_clover.jpg?v=1504969077"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-clover-white-dutch","title":"Cover Crop - Clover (White Dutch)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr\u003e• Chokes out weeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003ePerennial. A low-growing perennial clover that forms a nice mat perfect for pathways between beds. It competes well against quckgrass and, although the plants grow over into the beds, they can easily be pulled back with a rake before mowing. As a green manure\/cover crop, it fixes nitrogen and since it's perennial, can be plowed in at any time. Pre-inoculated seed. Plant in early spring: April-May. Planting rate: ½ lb per 1,000 sq. ft.; 8-10 lbs per acre for dry land, 10-12 lbs per acre for irrigated land.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":49973560020,"sku":"L209-19-390CD","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":49973560084,"sku":"L209-19-390CD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":49973560148,"sku":"L209-19-390CD","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/white_dutch_clover.jpg?v=1504969228"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-rapeseed","title":"Cover Crop - Rapeseed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/rapeseed.jpg?v=1578569565\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"527\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapeseed is also used as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-cover-crop-seeds\" title=\"Cover crop\"\u003ecover crop\u003c\/a\u003e in the US during the winter as it prevents soil erosion, produces large amounts of biomass, suppresses weeds and can improve soil tilth with its root system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRapeseed is the third-largest source of vegetable oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapeseed is the second-largest source of protein meal in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapeseed oil is used as diesel fuel, either as biodiesel, straight in heated fuel systems, or blended with petroleum distillates for powering motor vehicles.\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRapeseed\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eBrassica napus \u003c\/i\u003esubsp.\u003ci\u003e napus\u003c\/i\u003e), is a bright-yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family), cultivated mainly for its oil-rich seed, which naturally contains appreciable amounts of toxic erucic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRapeseed\u003c\/i\u003e is the third-largest source of vegetable oil and second-largest source of protein meal in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource and Photo: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Myrabella\" title=\"User:Myrabella\"\u003eMyrabella\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" title=\"Main Page\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e - https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapeseed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow-CoverCrops (IE)","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack - Covers appx. 50 sq. ft","offer_id":31736548720773,"sku":"M145-20-104 (10\/12\/22)","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack - Covers appx. 500 sq. ft","offer_id":31736548753541,"sku":"M145-20-104 (10\/12\/22)","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL Pack - Covers appx. 1,000 sq. ft","offer_id":31736548786309,"sku":"M145-20-104 (10\/12\/22)","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/rapseseed.png?v=1578569973"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-sunn-hemp","title":"Cover Crop - Sunn Hemp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunn hemp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCrotalaria juncea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a versatile and beneficial plant that can be an excellent addition to any garden. Known for its rapid growth and ability to improve soil health, sunn hemp is often used as a cover crop, green manure, and forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis leguminous plant is particularly valued for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, which can enhance soil fertility and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the primary advantages of growing sunn hemp is its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Studies have shown that sunn hemp can increase soil nitrogen levels by up to 200 kg per hectare, making it an effective option for enriching nutrient-depleted soils. This process not only benefits the sunn hemp itself but also subsequent crops planted in the same soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to nitrogen fixation, sunn hemp contributes organic matter to the soil. As the plant grows, it produces a substantial amount of biomass, which can be incorporated into the soil to improve its structure and water retention capabilities. This organic matter can enhance microbial activity, leading to a healthier soil ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen planting sunn hemp, it is essential to consider the timing and conditions. Sunn hemp thrives in warm temperatures and should be sown after the last frost date in your area. The ideal soil temperature for germination is between 70°F and 85°F (21°C to 29°C). It is recommended to plant sunn hemp in well-drained soils with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5 for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo establish a successful sunn hemp crop, sow seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) and space them approximately 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) apart. The seeds typically germinate within 7 to 14 days, depending on soil temperature and moisture levels. 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