Brassicas
Radish (Nitro)
Radishes are well known cover crops due to their impressive, deep taproot and ability to break up compaction. The Nitro radish is a daikon radish, which is the common radish used in cover crop mixes. Rapid fall growth in short windows allows radishes to fit perfectly into a traditional corn and soybean rotation. Radish residue breaks down very quickly in the spring leaving a clean seed bed. The residue has been proven to inhibit small seeded annual weeds from germinating. Nutrients, especially nitrogen and sulfur, that were scavenged are readily released back into the soil for the subsequent crop. A field planted in radishes, will allow the soil to dry and warm faster in the spring. The large root channel left behind is rich in nutrients. It allows tremendous water infiltration and reduces water erosion by creating a path for crops roots to follow through compacted soil layers. During decomposition radish biofumigates the soil which can reduce pest and nematode populations.
from $1.55 per lb
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Florida Broadleaf Mustard
Florida broadleaf mustard is an excellent option for grazing mixes. With great palatability and high nutrient content, this mustard will keep your livestock coming back for more. Florida broadleaf mustard is also known for its ability to be utilized as a natural dewormer in grazing systems.
from $1.45 per lb
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Daikon Radish (Aerifi)
Rapid fall growth in short windows, allows radishes to fit perfectly into a traditional corn and soybean rotation. Radish residue breaks down very quickly in the spring, leaving a clean seed bed until early April. The residue has been proven to inhibit small seeded annuals from germinating. Nutrients that were scavenged are readily released back into the soil for the subsequent crop. A field planted in radishes, will allow the soil to dry and warm faster in the spring. The large root channel left behind is rich in nutrients, allows tremendous water infiltration, reduces water erosion, and a path for crops roots to follow through compacted soil layers. During decomposition, radish biofumigates the soil which can reduce pest and nematode populations.
from $1.65 per lb
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Siberian Kale
Siberian kale, like many other brassicas, are a great addition to a variety of mixes. The deep taproots allow the plant to access nutrients and water deep in the soil profile. The wide leaf and good palatability of kale works great in grazing mixes for livestock. A good cold tolerant brassica that can last deep into the fall for good fall and early winter grazing.
from $2.50 per lb
