Pollinator Mix

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Cover crops can be planted in spring, summer or fall! Remember that ¼ to ⅓ of your growing area should be planted to green manure cover crops every year. This ensures your soil stays healthy and productive.

Seeds will store for at least 1 to 2 years.

Description

The #1 choice for gardeners and small growers wanting to provide pollinator habitat while improving soil health! 

A complimentary mix of annuals that will grow for one season, attracting a wide range of pollinators, including bumble bees, hoverflies and hummingbirds. The diversity of plant species allows for a continuous supply of blooming flowers that provide food and habitat over most of the growing season. 

Pollinator Mix is also an amazing green manure that will add large amounts of nitrogen, loosen compacted soils, improve soil structure and add organic matter when tilled. Establishes quickly, providing soil cover and protection, which helps prevent erosion.

Can be mowed or tilled as a green manure in late summer, fall or the following spring. 

Mix includes (see pictures): Crimson Clover, Siberian Millet, Sunflower, Phacelia, Persian Clover, Berseem Clover, Radish Doublemax, Teff Grass, Purple Top Turnip 

Non-GEO

250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft
1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft

FOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.

Can be used with EcoTea Seed Inoculant for increased nutrient efficiency, improved root development and higher disease resistance. 

Quick Guide

• Hardiness: Annuals
• Growth Rate: Medium, Fast
• Germination: 5-14 days depending on species
• Planting Dates: May 1 - June 30 
• Seeding Rate: 250g per 1000 sq. ft (10kg per acre)
• Max Planting Depth:  0.25” - 0.5” or broadcast and tamp to 0.25” deep
• Growth Habit: Mix of upright and spreading plants that produce an abundance of flowers. 
• Benefits: Pollinator food, habitat for beneficial insects, adds organic matter, improves soil structure, adds nutrients including nitrogen
• Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Sun
• Usual Seed Life: 2-3 years 
• Cover Crop Management: Allow to grow all season. Can be mowed or tilled in late fall or early spring.

Highest Quality Standards

Our cover crop seed comes from high-quality stock and is tested for germination. We've selected the best varieties available to maximize each species' potential.