Pond Seed Co.

Cover crops

MIXES

Oat Radish Mix

103 RM

  • Produces deep roots
  • Scavenges Nitrogen
  • Yields in corn crops following Oat Radish mix have shown increased yields
  • Oats 90%
  • Radish 10%

Crimson Cover-All Mix

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: University tests in western Indiana showed winterhardy Crimson Clover produced over
    140 lbs. of N/acre
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radishes have scavenged as much as 130 lbs. of N/acre. (tops and tubers combined with manure applied.)
  • Crimson Clover 85%
  • Radish 15%

Summer Annual PP Forage Mix

103 RM

  • Provides excellent ground cover in late planted conditions throughout the
    U.S if planted in narrow rows. (7.5 to 15″)
  • Dense sorghum root system near the soil surface and high biomass yields will improve soil quality.
  • Produces excellent quality emergency forage or winter grazing if needed.
  • Grain bearing hybrids in this blend make it excellent for attracting wildlife.
  • Forage Sorghum 80%
  • Grain Sorghum 20%

NutriBuilder Mix

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Annual Rye 45%
  • Crimson Clover 40%
  • Radish 15%

CROPS

Dwarf Essex Rape

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES BRASSICA
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 2
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Daikon Radish

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES BRASSICA
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION 20°-22° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 3
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Turnip

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES BRASSICA
  • PLANTING Spring/Fall
  • TERMINATION 15° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 3
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Annual Rye Grass

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 10
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Barley

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 48
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Cereal Rye

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 56
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Oats

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Spring/Fall
  • TERMINATION 20°-22° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 32
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Triticale

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 56
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

VNS Wheat

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Grass
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 60
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Austrian Winter Pea

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Spring/Fall
  • TERMINATION Can overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 30
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Balansa Clover

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Spring/Summer
  • TERMINATION 5° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 6
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Berseem Clover

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Spring/Summer
  • TERMINATION Winter Kill
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 6-18
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Crimson Clover

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Summer/Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 8
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Sunn Hemp

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Summer
  • TERMINATION 28° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 20-40
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Hairy Vetch

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Legume
  • PLANTING Fall
  • TERMINATION Overwinter
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 6
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Producer

Buckwheat

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Broadleaf
  • PLANTING Summer
  • TERMINATION 32° F
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 25
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

Sunflower

103 RM

  • Produces Nitrogen: A good stand of this mix should produce up to 60-100 lbs. of N/acre.
  • Scavenges Nitrogen: Tests have shown cover crop radish have scavenged as much as 130 pounds of N/acre (tops and tubers combined with manure applied). According to multi-state research, annual ryegrass can scavenge well over 300 lbs. of N/acre.
  • SPECIES Broadleaf
  • PLANTING Spring/Summer
  • TERMINATION Winter 
  • DRILLED LBS/AC 8-12
  • SCAVENGER OR PRODUCER Scavenger

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