{"product_id":"cool-season-pollinator","title":"Cool Season Pollinator","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen Cover's diverse Cool Season Pollinator mix is sure to have the pollinators buzzing around your garden. This mix of cool season plants is perfect for anyone wanting to attract pollinators in the spring and fall. With over 15 different species from a wide variety of plant families, this mix will host a multitude of different pollinator species as well as feed the diverse biology underground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mix will cold kill when winter temperatures reach 10 °F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot sure where to start? Check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cover-Crops-in-the-Garden-Green-Cover-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cover-Crops-in-the-Garden-Green-Cover-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on Cover Crops in the Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCrimson Clover, Sweet Clover, Berseem Clover, Persian Clover, Fenugreek, Spring Forage Peas, Common Vetch, Korean Lespedeza, Spring Oats, Radish, African Cabbage, Arugula, White Gold Mustard, Brown Mustard, Flax, Phacelia, Sunflower, Elevate'd Fungi Inoculant, and RhizoBac X-Tend Inoculant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough these seeds are not certified organic, our seeds are non-GMO and not treated with pesticides. All inoculants are manufactured to organic standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadcast Seeding Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 lb\/1000 square feet (50 lbs per acre)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadcast and lightly incorporate when soil temperatures are 45 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If planting in the fall, plant 4-6 weeks before the first average frost date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planted and terminated properly, cover crops can act as an excellent mulch, preventing weed seeds from germinating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn climates that reach 10 °F lows in the winter, Cool Season Pollinator will normally cold kill. At this point, you may choose to remove the biomass or crimp the terminated cover crop to act as mulch for your following crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor no-till applications, we recommend terminating Cool Season Pollinator with a flail mower followed by a tarp for 2 weeks before your next planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Season Pollinator can also be terminated by tilling and incorporating as a green manure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the context allows, grazing can be effective at terminating if it is followed by a silage tarp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a very small scale, cutting with a hand sickle or turning the soil over with a shovel and following with a tarp can also be effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInoculants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and RhizoBac X-Tend to increase the biological activity in your soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevate'd Fungi is a seed applied inoculant derived from natural products designed to stimulate seed germination, increase root and biological biomass in the soil, and improve soil structure. OMRI status has been applied for and is pending. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhizo-Bac X-Tend features high concentrations of multi-species nitrogen fixing rhizobia for peas, vetch, cowpeas, sunn hemp and soybeans, Additionally, free living nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria combine for a robust broad spectrum seed treatment for your cover crops. We use Elevate'd Fungi as the liquid carrier for this dry inoculant to ensure proper coating on every seed for every mix. This product is OMRI approved.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OMRI Certificates:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/greencover.com\/elevated-fungi-omri-certificate-2\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1743028695782000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2gd7f6UZmX1uqWKGAGXwPA\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/elevated-fungi-omri-certificate-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOMRI Certificate for Elevate'd Fungi;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/greencover.com\/rhizobac-x-tend-omri-certificate\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1743028695782000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0KdfTj5S1xGetkeUTAZtb_\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/rhizobac-x-tend-omri-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOMRI Certificate for RhizoBac X-Tend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Six Principles of Soil Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover crops are most effective at building your soil when you follow the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/#six-principles\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinciples of soil health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the Soil Covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximize Biodiversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrate Livestock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain Living Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimize Disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow Your Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Green Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot all seed is created equal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean seed? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent germination? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvenly mixed ratios? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-added biology with helpful microbes? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen you’re ready to amp up the diversity in your cover crops look no further than Green Cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe believe that the same soil health principles that work in large-scale farming apply to the home garden. Our expertly designed pre-made mixes are some of the most common mixes we create, designed to improve soil health, no matter the size of your field (or garden bed!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegenerative Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing upon our team’s expertise and experience, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers and soil health researchers to produce a bounty of free, educational\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/resources\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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We built our company to help people regenerate God’s creation to be enjoyed for many generations after us. Together with our family and employees, we’ve built this dream, and we’re all here to serve you and watch your soil health dreams become a reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Cover","offers":[{"title":"1 lb bag","offer_id":51137147830456,"sku":"SDTM030e","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb bag","offer_id":51137147863224,"sku":"SDTM030d","price":30.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb bag","offer_id":51137147895992,"sku":"SDTM030c","price":44.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/seedtime-labels-09.png?v=1747762637","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/cool-season-pollinator","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}