Fall Green Manure Mix - Key Growing Information

Green manures are specific plants, crop varieties, or mixes that are grown and turned into the soil to improve overall quality, particularly fertility and tilth.
Uses: A fast-growing, dense cover crop for mid to late summer seeding comprised of winter rye, field peas, ryegrass, crimson clover, and hairy vetch. Establishes quickly in cool, wet fall weather. Forms a dense mat to prevent soil erosion.
Culture: Sow any time midsummer through late summer. Prefers full sun, medium to high soil fertility, and good drainage, but will grow in almost any soil type. Ideal pH is 6.0–7.0. Plant seeds ½" deep or broadcast and lightly cover. Large-scale plantings may be broadcast sown or drilled with a grain drill at the seeding rates listed below.
Seeding Rate: ¼ lb./225 sq.ft.; 1½ lb./1,000 sq.ft.; 50 lb./acre.
Height: 24–36"
Termination: In cold climates, crimson clover, ryegrass, and peas will winterkill; vetch and winter rye will regrow in spring. For use as a green manure, mow and till under in the spring. Mature rye and vetch can be crimped or mowed once they have flowered for use as a surface mulch.

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