Peas and Oats Mix Organic Cover Crop Seed
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
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Easy Choice
- Variety is easy-to-grow.
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Peas and Oats Mix Organic Cover Crop Seed
Easy-to-manage cover crop.
Mixed to meet our farm manager's preferred percentages of 70% peas and 30% oats. Sow in early spring for a spring/summer cover crop. For a winter cover, sow in late summer or early fall. Sow at 5 lb./1,000 sq.ft., or about 120-200 lb./acre. Peas provide nitrogen and organic matter; oats act as a nurse crop and trellis for the peas. Both will winterkill in northern areas if oats are not allowed to re-seed. Specialized equipment, which is often needed for terminating (mowing and incorporating) perennial cover crops, is not necessary. An easy choice for home gardeners. Inoculate with Garden Combination Inoculant (#7531) or Pea, Vetch, and Lentil Inoculant (#7534) for best performance. USDA Certified Organic.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Varies
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA. -
Easy Choice
- Variety is easy-to-grow.
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Culture: Seed any time spring through late summer, though cooler weather is preferred. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and a pH between 6.0–7.0, but can be grown in less ideal conditions successfully. For maximum production and nitrogen fixation, inoculate with a pea/vetch type inoculant. Sow seeds ¾–1" deep, covering completely with soil. Larger scale plantings can be drilled or broadcast and lightly harrowed in.
Seeding Rate: 5 lb./1000 sq.ft.; 120-200 lb./acre
Height: 24–36"
Harvest: Pea flowers, tendrils, or plant tips can be harvested young for a sweet and tender salad addition. Can be a source of revenue for market farmers.
Termination: Peas and oats will winterkill in cold climates, leaving a protective, but easily incorporated residue in the spring. Can be mowed before winter to make incorporation even easier. For spring plantings, mow and till under while vegetative. Once oats flower, residue will be more difficult to till in. At this stage, crimp or mow for a surface mulch, or wait 2–3 weeks after mowing to till in. Tarping after mowing or crimping is an effective way to manage residues on a smaller scale.
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