Cover Crop Mixtures

Wild Card (Corn Rotation Cover Crop Mix)

This mixture is strategically designed for placement ahead of a corn crop within a rotational system. Recommended planting occurs from August through October to maximize fall establishment and biomass production. The blend incorporates grass species for efficient nutrient scavenging, particularly residual nitrogen from previous crops and fall manure applications, alongside legume species that contribute biologically fixed nitrogen to support subsequent crop
fertility requirements.

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Description

Mixture Formulation 40% Triticale / 30% Oats / 20% Peas / 10% Crimson Clover

This product offers flexible termination and management options, including suitability for rollercrimping at the appropriate phenological stage, chemical termination, or integration into planting green systems. Effective management is critical to align residue levels, nitrogen release, and soil conditions with the needs of the following corn crop to optimize stand establishment and yield potential. In addition to its role as a cover crop, this mixture can serve as a dual-purpose system, functioning as a fall-seeded cover for soil conservation and nutrient management or as a forage resource for fall or spring harvest depending on management objectives.

Seeding Rate: 50-60 lbs./ac.


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