Cover Crop Varieties
More and more Midwest farmers are interested in cover crops to reap the benefits of nitrogen fixation, erosion control and weed management. Others plant cover crops to provide an additional food source for livestock. In addition, building organic matter within the soil is extremely important.
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Soil First® 101 Cover Starter cover crop mix is a simple and practical, low-risk option for both early adopters and growers looking for more flexibility. |
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Soil First® 102 Cover Starter+ cover crop mix builds nitrogen and root mass while improving soil tilth and biomass potential. |
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Soil First® 140 Multi-Purpose cover crop mix is formulated with the livestock grazer in mind, providing soil protection and biomass from fall through spring. |
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Soil First® 150 Field Fit cover crop mix is a straightforward and flexible seed mix for growers looking for very minimal spring management. |
CRIMSON CLOVER |
Crimson Clover is a semi-upright winter annual legume that germinates quickly and prefers well drained soil. |
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Tillage Radish is a daikon type radish that is an upright, cool season annual broadleaf. After winter rye, perhaps no cover crop species has been planted on more acres than radish. |
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Guardian® winter rye is an upright, cool season annual grass that germinates in cool conditions. Guardian® is an excellent choice for a low-risk entry into cover cropping. |
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Defender 265 is a versatile blend of medium maturing oat varieties that establishes quickly to defend the soil against erosion and control weeds. |
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Nitrous is a winter triticale variety, showing increased winter hardiness and delivers outstanding forage yield with a greater leaf-to-stem ratio. |
