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100 days - Annual. A warm-season cover crop that smothers summer weeds and attracts beneficial insects. Grows 8-36 in. tall and is quick to mature, so 2 to 4 planting scan be made in a summer. Good for forage or hay and loosens heavy soils. Can also be grown as a seed crop if left to mature.

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Product Details

Ship Season: both Spring & Fall

Items Per Package: For each offer ordered, get 1 lb. seeds.

Height: 8-36"-plant will grow vegetatively and flower until it is cut,or frost

Bloom Time/Days To Maturity: 30-40 days,100 days to seed crop

Sun/Shade: Sun

Spacing: 1 lb per 500 sq feet

Depth: 1-2" no deeper

Spread: 12"

Germination: 5-10 days

Yield: typical yields are 1200-1600 lbs/acre

Comments: Annual Warm season cover crop. Non-legume does not fix nitrogen but is one of the best hot weather cover crops because of its ability to produce organic matter and smother summer weeds {Canada,Thistle,Quackgrass,Nutgrass,etc} quickley. Also accumulates insoluble phosphorus and, when turned under,release it to the soil in plant-available form. Planted early,it is an excellent trap crop for thrips during bloom of fruits and vines. Also attracts beneficial insects.Grows to maturity in 30-45 days, so 2 to 4 plantings can be sown in one summer. Mature height varies with soil quality,form 8" to 3". Grows on almost any soil with assistance,but absolutey requires warmth. Seed at 3lb/1000 sq ft or 60-80 il /acre. {No inoculant needed}Good for forage or hay,good weed competition,adds signifcant organic matter,quick growing. attracts beneficial insects,mid height,somewhat drought tolorant once established,tolerated and loosens heavy soils,easily established