Cover Crops
Nitrogreen Mix
Description
Nitrogreen Mix is a mixture of species to maximize nitrogen production and green manure crop. Plant from August 15th to October 10th, depending on how far south you are. If left until flowering the following year, it can produce up to 100-150 units of N for the next crop. Nitro radishes help loosen and aerate the soil.
Management
Nitrogreen Mix has to be sprayed or moldboard plowed in the spring before planting the cash crop. Direct seeding is best but also a relatively early seeding date is needed in northern zones to make sure the legumes are established enough to be winter hardy. This mix does well when aerial-seeded into standing crops in late August. When aerial-seeded, you can expect more Crimson Clover to establish than Hairy Vetch, unless soil moisture is very consistent near the soil surface for a couple of weeks after seeding. Winter hardy if seeded early enough to get the clover established.
Establishment
Seed 15-25 lbs./A. Drill ½” deep.
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- This mix includes deep-rooting legumes for southern and northern zones.
- The Nitro radish element breaks up hardpan and recycles deeply buried nutrients.
Consists of a special mix of:
- Hairy Vetch 60%
- Medium Red Clover 10%
- Yellow Blossom Clover 10%
- Crimson Clover 10%
- Balansa Clover 5%
- Radish 5%