{"title":"Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe benefits of cover cropping are plentiful and using them to their fullest potential can change everything about how you garden. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover Crops not only add nutrients and organic matter to your soil, some can help prevent erosion, break up clay soil, protect microorganisms, retain moisture, reduce weed pressure and their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowers and foliage provide food and habitat for beneficial insects like pollinators, lady bugs, praying mantises.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/gardening\/how-do-i-use-cover-crops\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFind out more on how cover cropping can improve your garden here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and start shopping below! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunn-hemp","title":"Cover Crop - Sunn Hemp","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrotalaria juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunn Hemp has been grown in Asia and Europe for centuries, but has only recently been catching on in North America. With the ability to fix nitrogen and produce up to a whopping 5,000 lbs. of biomass per acre, Sunn Hemp is a cover crop we should all be working with. Quick growing, will winter kill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding rate of 2 lbs. per 1,000 square feet or 40-60 lbs.\/acre broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6903615848490,"sku":"712-010-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6903615750186,"sku":"712-010-2-C","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6903615684650,"sku":"712-010-3-C","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/files\/IMG_8188.jpg?v=1783624373"},{"product_id":"oats-cover-crop","title":"Cover Crop - Oats","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvena sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOats are a cool-season annual cereal grass that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginated in the Fertile Crescent from its wild ancestor, \u003cem\u003eAvena sterilis\u003c\/em\u003e. Oats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make a great cover crop whether you are looking to add biomass to your soil or offer forage to your animals. Its extensive fibrous root systems excel at erosion control and its upright growth habit can serve as a natural trellis for legumes. Oats suppress weeds and take up excess nutrients to hold them in place until your next crop is ready to absorb them as the oats decompose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvena sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as common oats, is also used to make oatmeal, rolled oats, and milky oats! Oats typically grow 12-36 inches, sometimes even taller. Oats grow best in cool, moist conditions. Quick to germinate and mature given adequate moisture, oat seed can be sown in spring or fall. Broadcast the oat seed, rake them in shallowly, and keep the soil moist for rapid emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOats will winter-kill in much of zone 7 and colder, so if you plan on using it as a fall cover crop, we recommend sowing in late-summer or early fall, 6-10 weeks before your area’s average first frost. Once killed by hard frost, it can be left to act as a mulch to continue suppressing weeds, insulating the soil microbiome, and protecting the soil from erosion until spring at which point you can plant directly into the mulch if using no-till methods. It will not regrow in the spring like \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Winter Rye Seeds  | Sow True Seed | Open-Pollinated\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/products\/winter-rye-organic?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=winter+rye\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinter Rye\u003c\/a\u003e. In zones 8 and warmer where oats are likely to over-winter, when you are ready to terminate the cover crop, mow it to leave it on the surface as a mulch or till it in to incorporate it into the soil. Wait at least two weeks after killing the oats to plant your next crop. The same goes for spring plantings. Seeding rate: 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more information on all things cover cropping, check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How do I use Cover Crops?\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-do-i-use-cover-crops?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=74dc65fea\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn to use Cover Crops page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6903618732074,"sku":"712-008-1-C","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6903618699306,"sku":"712-008-2-C","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6903618666538,"sku":"712-008-3-C","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/oats-pixabay.jpg?v=1683572408"},{"product_id":"summer-cover-mix","title":"Cover Crop - Summer Cover Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diverse mix to improve soil health and attract pollinators. Spring planting will yield summer flowers for cutting and crafts. This mix will prevent erosion, improve soil health, fix nitrogen, and will improve water infiltration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Cowpea, Sunn Hemp, Pearl Millet, Flax, Oats, Sunflower, Radish – Will winter kill. Flatten or remove residue in spring. Seeding Rate of 1 lb. per 300 sq. ft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904729993258,"sku":"713-003-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904730026026,"sku":"713-003-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41953547452585,"sku":"713-003-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/18556898_1397514473620239_3717839874158823812_o.jpg?v=1683572495"},{"product_id":"fall-cover-mix","title":"Cover Crop - Fall Cover Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis combination of legumes, grass, small grain, broadleaf plants and brassicas work together to loosen topsoil, penetrate and loosen compacted soil and hardpan layers, increase soil aggregation and aeration, suppress weeds and undesirable insects, and add biotic materials to support microbial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix includes: Cowpea, Mung Bean, Oats, Pearl Millet, Flax, Radish, Ethiopian Cabbage – Will winter kill. Flatten or remove residue in spring. Seeding Rate of 1 lb. per 300 sq. ft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904733368362,"sku":"713-004-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904733401130,"sku":"713-004-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41953539981481,"sku":"713-004-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/mix_fall_cover_CD.jpg?v=1571732104"},{"product_id":"over-wintering-mix","title":"Cover Crop - Over-Wintering Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diverse cover crop mix that is great for late fall planting in order to retain nutrients and prevent erosion. It will continue growth and bloom in the spring, just roll down for mulch or cut for compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Cereal Rye, Crimson Clover, Hairy Vetch – Will not winter kill. Pull, cut or flatten in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents of mix varies based on availability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding Rate of 1 lb per 300 sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904735465514,"sku":"713-006-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904735498282,"sku":"713-006-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41953542570153,"sku":"713-006-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/mix_overwintering_CD.jpg?v=1626920279"},{"product_id":"cover-and-color-mix","title":"Cover Crop - Cover and Color Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cover and Color Mix is a very complex cover crop mix designed for maximum improvement in soil health and nutrient cycling. Use this mix to increase organic matter, penetrate and loosen compacted soil and hard pan layers, increase soil aggregation and aeration, suppress weeds and undesirable insects, and add biotic materials to support microbial life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix Contains: Crimson Clover, Buckwheat, Nitro Radish, Phacelia, Cereal Rye, Austrian Winter Pea, Hairy Vetch, Pearl Millet, Oats, Flax, Winter Barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these varieties also have lovely flowers that will attract beneficial insects. Will not winter kill. Pull, cut or flatten in spring. Seeding Rate of 1 lb. per 300 sq. ft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904753684522,"sku":"713-009-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904753750058,"sku":"713-009-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41953545552041,"sku":"713-009-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/mix_cover_and_color_CD.jpg?v=1569484985"},{"product_id":"raised-bed-mix","title":"Cover Crop - Raised Bed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mix of low growing cover crops chosen to improve soil health of raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Oats, Buckwheat, Austrian Winter Pea, Hairy Vetch, Flax, Yellow Mustard, Radish, Phacelia – Will not winter kill. Pull, cut or flatten in spring. Seeding rate, 1 lb. per 4x8 bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904756633642,"sku":"713-005-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904756666410,"sku":"713-005-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41953546174633,"sku":"713-005-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Raised-Bed-Mix-e1457116993413.jpg?v=1683572469"},{"product_id":"nitro-radish","title":"Cover Crop - Nitro Radish","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis radish's thick tuber and long taproot will penetrate hard soils and bring additional nutrients up from the subsoil. It has natural bio fumigant properties, with  the capability to suppress undesirable plants and insects. Will winter kill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding rate of ½ lb. per 1000 sq. ft. or 2 lbs. \/acre broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6904757354538,"sku":"713-007-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904757387306,"sku":"713-007-2-C","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904757452842,"sku":"713-007-3-C","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/nitro-radish.jpg?v=1683572419"},{"product_id":"oilseed-sunflower","title":"Cover Crop - Oilseed Sunflower","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peredovik oilseed sunflower is not only beautiful, but also practical! By adding them to an existing crop rotation, pest problems such as corn borer or soybean cyst nematode can be reduced. The seeds have a very high oil content and are perfect for pressing  your own oil, or providing a nutritious snack for yourself and the wildlife! Plant in spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding rate of 3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. or 15 lbs. \/acre broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6904758370346,"sku":"713-008-1-C","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6904758403114,"sku":"713-008-2-C","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6904758435882,"sku":"713-008-3-C","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/sunflower-field-pixabay.jpg?v=1683572392"},{"product_id":"hairy-vetch","title":"Cover Crop - Hairy Vetch","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia villosa \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery high bio mass production and nitrogen fixation. Excellent ability to suppress weeds. For spring or fall planting. Seeding rate of 1 lb per 1000 sq ft or 35 lbs\/acre broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6905175900202,"sku":"711-011-1-C","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lbs","offer_id":6905175932970,"sku":"711-011-2-C","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905175965738,"sku":"711-011-3-C","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/hairy_vetch_-_pixabay.jpg?v=1683572375"},{"product_id":"alfalfa-2","title":"Cover Crop - Alfalfa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial, leguminous crop which is tap-rooted and very cold hardy. Its high protein and mineral content, and ability to grow back after cutting make it excellent for forage, composting, and soil building. Sow in early spring or late fall. Seeding rate of 0.5 lb per 1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs\/acre broadcast.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6905224036394,"sku":"711-012-1-C","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905224069162,"sku":"711-012-2-C","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/alfalfafreegoogle.jpg?v=1683572303"},{"product_id":"austrian-winter-pea","title":"Cover Crop - Austrian Winter Pea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh bio mass production and nitrogen fixation with good weed suppression. Fall planting for overwintering. Seeding rate of 3 lbs per 1000 sq ft or 100-120 lbs\/acre broadcast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905238585386,"sku":"711-002-1-G","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905238650922,"sku":"711-002-2-G","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41754463928489,"sku":"711-002-3-G","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-cc-austrian-winter-field-pea.jpg?v=1683572314"},{"product_id":"crimson-clover","title":"Cover Crop - Crimson Clover","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Trifolium incarnatum \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor spring planting everywhere! In the South you can also plant in fall for overwintering. Great for supporting the bee population! Seeding rate of 1 lb per 1000 square feet or 20-35 lbs\/acre broadcast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clover seed comes pre-inoculated with the rhizobial bacteria that it needs to efficiently fix nitrogen, so it will perform well even in soils where legumes haven't been grown recently. Because the inoculant has approximately a one-year shelf life, it's best to plant this seed in the year you purchase it. If you don't use it all in the year of purchase, it just might need some additional fresh inoculant to perform its best in future years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6905241370666,"sku":"711-006-1-C","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905241436202,"sku":"711-006-2-C","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905241501738,"sku":"711-006-3-C","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6905241567274,"sku":"711-006-4-C","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/crimson-clover-field-pixabay.jpg?v=1683572351"},{"product_id":"dutch-white-clover","title":"Cover Crop - Dutch White Clover","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium repens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low growing plant is an excellent choice for seeding under plants as a living mulch. Overwinters through zone 4, winter kills in colder regions. Plant in spring or fall with a seeding rate of 0.25 lb per 1000 sq ft or 5-7 lbs\/acre broadcast.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clover seed comes pre-inoculated with the rhizobial bacteria that it needs to efficiently fix nitrogen, so it will perform well even in soils where legumes haven't been grown recently. Because the inoculant has approximately a one-year shelf life, it's best to plant this seed in the year you purchase it. If you don't use it all in the year of purchase, it just might need some additional fresh inoculant to perform its best in future years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6905246220330,"sku":"711-003-1-C","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905246318634,"sku":"711-003-2-C","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905246285866,"sku":"711-003-3-C","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6905246253098,"sku":"711-003-4-C","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-cc-white-dutch-clover.jpg?v=1683572360"},{"product_id":"buckwheat-2","title":"Cover Crop - Buckwheat","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFagopyrum esculentum \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nVery fast maturing, typically ready 6 to 8 weeks from planting. Great choice to hold top soil when there are some gaps in the vegetable planting schedules. Plant in spring, summer, or fall with a seeding rate of 1.5 -2 lbs per 1000sq ft or 65-80 lbs\/acre, broadcast.","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905349308458,"sku":"712-011-1-C","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905349341226,"sku":"712-011-2-C","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6905349373994,"sku":"712-011-3-C","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/buckwheat_flower_-_pixabay.jpg?v=1683572332"},{"product_id":"winter-rye","title":"Cover Crop - Winter Rye","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecale cereale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Rye seed is excellent for fall planting even when it's too late to plant other cover crops because rye seed can germinate in cold soil. A rye cover crop builds biomass quickly, is great at suppressing weeds, and provides support for inter-seeded legumes. In spring, mow down just before plants start to flower, and incorporate the rye grass into the soil for a wonderful green manure. Well adapted to all soil types. Plant rye seed in fall for overwintering. Seeding rate: 3 pounds per 1000 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on all things cover cropping, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-do-i-use-cover-crops?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=74dc65fea\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-do-i-use-cover-crops?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=74dc65fea\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn to use Cover Crops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905387712554,"sku":"712-012-1-C","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905387745322,"sku":"712-012-2-C","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":6905387778090,"sku":"712-012-3-C","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/rye_field_-_pixabay.jpg?v=1683572506"},{"product_id":"phacelia-cover-crop","title":"Cover Crop - Phacelia","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhacelia tanacetifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no better crop for producing biomass and providing a smorgasbord of high quality nectar for pollinators. Will winter kill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeding rate of 1\/2 lb per 1,000 square feet, or 11-18 lbs \/ acre broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_main_lblSowPlant\"\u003eSow phacelia in spring while the soil is still cool. Make sure seed is well covered, because phacelia seeds need darkness to germinate. Broadcast seed into cultivated soil so that the seeds are about 2 inches (5 cm) apart and one-fourth inch (0.5 cm) deep. Thin to 10 inches (25 cm) apart in all directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":6905486442538,"sku":"712-009-1-C","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":6905486409770,"sku":"712-009-2-C","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":6905486377002,"sku":"712-009-3-C","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/phacelia_closeup_-_pixabay.jpg?v=1683572437"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-red-clover","title":"Cover Crop - Red Clover","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium pratense\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-growing crop that is great to interseed with taller crops. Red Clover helps to create loamy topsoil, add nitrogen to the soil, and suppress weeds. Also has medicinal uses. Overwinters up to zone 4, winter kills in colder regions. Plant in spring or fall with a seeding rate of 0.25 lb per 1000 sq ft or 5-7 lbs\/acre broadcast.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clover seed comes pre-inoculated with the rhizobial bacteria that it needs to efficiently fix nitrogen, so it will perform well even in soils where legumes haven't been grown recently. Because the inoculant has approximately a one-year shelf life, it's best to plant this seed in the year you purchase it. If you don't use it all in the year of purchase, it just might need some additional fresh inoculant to perform its best in future years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cover Crop","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":42233411535017,"sku":"711-010-1-C","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":42233411567785,"sku":"711-010-2-C","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":42233411600553,"sku":"711-010-3-C","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":42233411633321,"sku":"711-010-4-C","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/IMG_6020.jpg?v=1683572479"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/collections\/Hairy_Vetch.jpg?v=1683052588","url":"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/collections\/cover-crops.oembed","provider":"Sow True Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}