Quick Growth Cover Crop (SOH2/SOH3/CSAM2/SAM2)
Ref: MIXQCC
SFI: SOH2/SOH3/CSAM2/SAM2
A fast growing & economical mixture designed to cover bare ground quickly, it can be sown after harvest directly in to stubble for summer and autumn cover. This mix must be shallow sown at no deeper than 10mm to encourage a fast and reliable germination. Please note cover crop mixtures are only available in 20kg packs. Call for availability
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Species breakdown in this mix
Mustard
Mustard is a rapidly growing, high biomass, nitrogen lifter for growing over the summer. It is one of the quickest growing, green manuring species and is very good at suppressing weeds.
Fodder Radish
Also commonly known as oil radish, fodder radish is a brassica, it is not a legume but it will hold any residual nitrogen in the soil, which it will then release as it breaks down over time. This species is slower to flower and go to seed than mustard and produces a deeper root system.
Crimson Clover
An annual legume and true clover, traditionally sown in the south east of England for over-winter sheep keep.
Berseem Clover
This is a short term legume also known as Egyptian clover. It provides fast growing biomass and nitrogen fixation when sown in warm soils.
Phacelia
Phacelia is a rapidly growing, high biomass plant. It is a nitrogen holder and weed suppressor. Its eye catching purple flowers are particularly good at attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
| Contents per Acre | % | kg | |
 | certified Mustard | 52.0 | 2.600 |
| certified fodder radish | 28.0 | 1.400 |
| certified Crimson Clover | 9.0 | 0.450 |
| certified Berseem Clover | 1.0 | 0.050 |
| certified Phacelia | 10.0 | 0.500 |
Cotswold Grass Seeds, Cotswold Business Village, London Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0JQ
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