Organic Cover Crops

Organic Medium Red Clover

Trifolium pratense Organic Medium Red Clover Medium red clover is a short-lived perennial used...

Trifolium pratense Organic Medium Red Clover Medium red clover is a short-lived perennial used to supply nitrogen. Unlike other legumes, it fixes a lot of nitrogen even in high-nitrogen soils. It has shade tolerance so it can be overseeded into small grains and incorporated in May of the following year. Since red clover seedlings tend to be slow growing, it benefits from a nurse crop. It forms tap roots and is useful for remediation of compacted soils. Red clover is also good for weed supp...

Organic Winter Rye

Organic Winter Rye   Spring or Fall Planted Rye is unusual among grains for the high level of...

Organic Winter Rye   Spring or Fall Planted Rye is unusual among grains for the high level of fiber in its endosperm – not just in its bran. Because of this, rye products generally have a lower glycemic index than products made from wheat and most other grains, making it especially healthy for diabetics. Rye Berries can be cooked as a whole grain, a hearty breakfast cereal or ground in your own mill for the freshest rye flour available. Rye can also be sprouted to use in salads and on san...

Organic Common Grain Barley

Organic Common Grain Barley Barley is a short-season, early maturing crop grown commercially in ...

Organic Common Grain Barley Barley is a short-season, early maturing crop grown commercially in both irrigated and in dry land environments. Because this grain adapts well to different types of environments, it is grown in many regions throughout the United States. In fact 27 states in the US grow barley to some extent. Major producing states, in descending order of production, include North Dakota, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, South Dakota, O...

Organic Alsike Clover

Trifolium Hybridum Organic Alsike Clover Alsike clover is a short-lived perennial plant. It is ...

Trifolium Hybridum Organic Alsike Clover Alsike clover is a short-lived perennial plant. It is grown widely in the eastern, northern, mid-western states and in the Pacific Northwest. Alsike is similar in many ways to red clover, but it matures 7-10 days earlier. It is especially well adapted to cool climates and wet soils, and will tolerate flooding for considerable periods. Alsike clover seeds will also germinate and produce well on well-drained soils. Aliske does well on soils too acid...