Cover Crops

  • Cover Crops

SOIL - A CRITICAL ASSET

At the heart of every farming operation is the production rate and capacity of the land itself.
This makes soil health and care one of the highest priorities of any farm.

Benefits of Cover Crops

SOIL NUTRIENTS

Cover crops positively impact the quality of soil by improving biological and physical health.

NITROGEN FIXATION

Cover crops play an important role in increasing organic matter and nutrient cycling  for row crops.

WEED SUPPRESSION

Cover crop contributes to an increase in biomass and residue promoting weed suppression.

REDUCED EROSION

Cover crops put roots in the soil that increase soil structure while detering both water and wind erosion

WATER INFILTRATION

Cover crop growth and biomass production improves soil stability and water storage capacity.

BENEFICIAL INSECTS

Certain cover crops serve as attractants for beneficial insects which increases pollination resulting in higher yields.
MONO OR MIX?

While mono cover cropping is better for soil health than no cover crops, the more diversity you bring into the mix, the more benefit you get from the cover crop. Developed by Green Cover Seed, the SmartMix calculator is the best cover crop mix decision making tool in the industry and it can help you design the perfect mix for your farm.

SMARTMIX CALCULATOR

The right diversity with the right mix for your ground.

SmartMix Calculator