{"product_id":"overwintering-mix","title":"Overwintering Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Cover's Overwintering Mix is a multi-species cover crop mix designed to be planted in the fall and overwinter, providing ground cover and a living root throughout the cold winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHairy Vetch, Fixation Balansa Clover and Wyoming Winter Peas are some of the most cold-hearty legumes that will provide organic nitrogen in the spring. Elbon Cereal Rye and Winter Barley provide a carbon source and massive root growth.  Rapeseed is a great forage if you want to graze this mix, but it also provides a great taproot for breaking compacted soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TyHk1SyICQ4?si=CzWA-GqRjfEAGazn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrimping\u003c\/a\u003e or mowing this mix will give you a mulch perfect for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pNmOf5uczbo?si=nPU6lgDnYILr7iAS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etransplanting\u003c\/a\u003e into in the spring. This mix can also be tilled into the soil as a green manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalansa Clover, Winter Peas, Cereal Rye, Winter Barley, Rapeseed, Hairy Vetch, Elevate'd Fungi Inoculant, and Bolster L Inoculant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThough these seeds are not sourced from organic production, our seeds are non-GMO and not treated with pesticides. All inoculants are manufactured to organic standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroadcast and lightly incorporate 4-6 weeks before first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Germination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 °F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lbs\/1000 square feet (90 lbs per acre)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant 4-6 weeks before the first average frost date during the fall. Planting can continue even through the first few frosts but the mix will likely not grow much in the fall and spring growth will be only from the most winter hardy species in the mix, likely rye, barley, and vetch.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTermination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor no-till applications, we recommend terminating Overwintering mix by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLa9o0s7ECssjCAybwjwhxcEchQD9JvvoQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecrimping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLa9o0s7ECssjCAybwjwhxcEchQD9JvvoQ\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or mowing with a flail mower followed by a tarp for 2 weeks before your desired planting date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cereal grains will crimp better when they are mature. When rye is shedding its pollen, it is ready for crimping. However, if you can't wait to plant, crimping can still be successful even when the plant is not yet mature if it is followed with a tarp to ensure that it is effectively terminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwintering mix can also be terminated by tilling and incorporating as a green manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the context allows, grazing can be effective at terminating overwintering mix if it is followed by a silage tarp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInoculants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is pre-inoculated with Elevate'd Fungi and Bolster L Inoculant to increase the biological activity in your soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elevateag.com\/elevated-fungi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElevate'd Fungi\u003c\/a\u003e 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\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.greencover.com\/products\/cool-season-liquid-bolster-l-green-inoculant\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBolster L Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.greencover.com\/products\/cool-season-liquid-bolster-l-green-inoculant\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/6576\/2459\/files\/Anonymous_Rhizo_Fixer_Plus_letter_1.pdf?v=1687541890\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e contains multiple families of nitrogen-fixing rhizobia bacteria plus Azospirillum Brasiliense (free living N fixer) and two phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, Pantoea Eucalypti and Pseudomonas Baetica. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote these inoculants are NOT currently OMRI approved, however many of our certified organic customers have received approval to use these products. Please contact your certifier and refer to these documents before using this product on organic certified land. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"m20 false\"\u003eThe Six Principles of Soil Health\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover crops are most effective at building your soil when you follow the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/#six-principles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprinciples of soil health\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the Soil Covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximize Biodiversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrate Livestock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain Living Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimize Disturbance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow Your Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout Green Cover\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot all seed is created equal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean seed? Check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent germination? Check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly mixed ratios? Check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-added biology with helpful microbes? Check.\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\u003eRegenerative Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon our team’s expertise and experience, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers and soil health researchers to produce a bounty of free, educational \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eresources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/resources\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Each year, we release the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/greencover.com\/freeguides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoil Health Resource Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, webinar series, conferences, field days and more in order to help you to make informed decisions about your soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFaith Based, Farmer Built, Family Owned\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many farmers, faith and family go hand in hand with the day to day operations. 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\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Cover","offers":[{"title":"1 lbs bag","offer_id":50731424743608,"sku":"SDTM120e","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb bag","offer_id":50731424678072,"sku":"SDTM120d","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb bag","offer_id":50731424710840,"sku":"SDTM120c","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/seedtime-labels-01_21b55d3c-1eb4-4dbd-bbb8-fb846cf90518.jpg?v=1737067977","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/overwintering-mix","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}