Peas and Oats Cover Crop Seeds
Peas and oats cover crop seeds for quick, nitrogen-rich soil protection. Easy to grow as a winter cover; suitable for late summer or early fall sowing. Customer note: germination and soil protection benefits are appreciated
Highlights
- nitrogen and organic matter for soil
- fast-growing cover crop
- sow timing for late summer or early fall
Pros
- fast-growing cover crop
- nitrogen source from peas
- oats as nurse crop and trellis
- easy to grow for winter cover
- no specialized equipment required
Cons
- will winterkill in northern areas if oats do not re-seed
- specialized equipment may be needed for terminating perennial crops
Best For
Features
- Fast-growing pea and oat cover crop for rapid establishment
- Sow in late summer or early fall at 5 lb per 1,000 sq ft
- Peas add nitrogen and organic matter while oats act as nurse crop
- Winterkill occurs in northern areas if oats are not reseeded; no specialized termination equipment required
- Made in the USA; hand packaged and shipped from Iowa
