Sow True Seed Cover Crop Mix
Best soil-enriching blend for gardeners seeking healthier, more vibrant garden beds.
This blend is the ultimate soil-builder, turning your garden beds into a thriving ecosystem that suppresses weeds and feeds the earth. It requires a bit of manual labor to manage come spring, but the payoff is a nutrient-dense foundation and a garden teeming with beneficial pollinators.
$11.95
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners seeking to support local pollinator populations
- Busy growers wanting a fast, all-in-one planting solution
- Organic gardeners focused on long-term soil health and structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited time for manual crop termination
- Farmers needing precise nutrient management for specific soil deficiencies
- Beginners worried about managing aggressive self-seeding plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Soil enrichment potential
Diverse blend maximizes organic matter and nutrient cycling for healthier beds.
Pollinator support
Flowering varieties actively invite beneficial insects to your garden ecosystem.
Weed suppression
Dense growth habit effectively outcompetes weeds for space and resources.
Soil aeration
Deep-rooting radish and grain components break up stubborn, compacted earth.
Maintenance effort
Requires manual spring termination as the blend does not winter kill.
Species diversity
Eleven distinct seed varieties provide a comprehensive, multi-layered soil solution.
Key Specs
Mix Contains
Crimson Clover, Buckwheat, Nitro Radish, Phacelia, Cereal Rye, Austrian Winter Pea, Hairy Vetch, Pearl Millet, Oats, Flax, and Winter Barley
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Types
Vegetable, Flower, Grass
Seeding Rate
1 lb. per 300 sq. ft.
Size
1 lb
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Attracts Pollinators
True
Warning
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