{"product_id":"mountain-valley-seed-co-no-till-forage-cover-crop-mix-5-lb-1-000-sq-ft-9-winter-kill-varieties-non-gmo","title":"Mountain Valley Seed Co. No-Till Forage Cover Crop Mix – 5 lb, 1,000 sq ft, 9 Winter-Kill Varieties, Non-GMO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a no-till friendly forage cover crop mix designed by Mountain Valley Seed Company’s master gardeners. This 5 lb blend covers about 1,000 square feet and features nine diverse varieties chosen for seasonal versatility. When planted as a fall cover, most varieties will winter-kill in Zone 8 and cooler, allowing the residue to decompose naturally with minimal soil disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend combines grains and legumes to support soil structure and nutrient cycling. You’ll find oats, cowpeas, fenugreek, lentils, millet, radish, brown flax, turnips, and a mustard mix—each selected for roles in erosion control, weed suppression, and nutrient foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowpeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFenugreek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLentils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown flax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurnips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMustard mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and seasonal management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to sow: broadcast by hand or with a push spreader. Apply 1–2 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Avoid oversowing unless you plan to till before the canopy becomes dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing rate: 1–2 lb per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod: hand broadcast or push spreader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall plantings: many varieties winter-kill in cooler zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring\/Summer plantings: terminate 2–3 weeks before a main crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1974, Mountain Valley Seed Company has served home gardeners and farms with seeds that support soil health and productive growing seasons. This mix is Non-GMO and designed to complement no-till practices while offering practical management options for seasonal transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the No-Till Forage Friendly Cover Crop Seed Mix?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A 5 lb mix of nine winter-kill cover crops designed for no-till settings, offering soil-health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I plant and manage this mix?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Broadcast 1–2 lb per 1,000 sq ft; fall sowing may winter-kill in many zones; terminate 2–3 weeks before a main crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45783193026746,"sku":"B0CBW3RKTB","price":101.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/mountain-valley-seed-co-no-till-forage-mix-bag.jpg?v=1776324954","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/mountain-valley-seed-co-no-till-forage-cover-crop-mix-5-lb-1-000-sq-ft-9-winter-kill-varieties-non-gmo","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}