{"title":"All Cover Crops","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS \u0026amp; USES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover crops, also known as green manure, are grown primarily to benefit the soil rather than for harvest. The plants cover and protect bare soil, improve structure, increase fertility and feed pollinators. Best practice is to plant ¼ to ⅓ of your growing area with cover crops or green manure each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"All Cover Crop Varieties\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/cover-crops-green-manure\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"All Cover Crop Seed Varieties\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/All_Varieties_100x100.png?v=1767822467\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/cover-crop-seed-mixes\" title=\"Seed Mixes\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cover Crop Seed Mixes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Mixes_100x100.png?v=1767822464\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pollinator Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/pollinator-friendly-cover-crops\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pollinator Cover Crop Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Pollinators_100x100.png?v=1767822467\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/legume-cover-crops-green-manures\" title=\"Legume Seed\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Legume Cover Crop Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Legumes_100x100.png?v=1767822468\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Soil Building Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/soil-building-cover-crops\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Soil Builder Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Soil_Builders_100x100.png?v=1767916657\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Grass Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/grass-cover-crops-green-manures\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grass Cover Crop Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Grasses_100x100.png?v=1767822467\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/grains\" title=\"Grain Seed\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Grain Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Small_Grains_100x100.png?v=1767822467\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/collections\/lawn-seed\" title=\"Lawn Seed\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Lawn Seed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9277\/files\/Lawns_100x100.png?v=1767822465\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfalfa","title":"Alfalfa","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSave 5% (orders $99)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Use code \u003cstrong\u003eBulk5\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSave 12% (orders $299)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Use code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSave 20% (orders $799)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Use code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk20\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cspan\u003echeckout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-Rate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover crops can be planted in spring, summer or fall! They help repair poor soils, keep them healthy, and provide food for pollinators!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlfalfa, also called Lucerne, is considered the King of forage legumes and is grown extensively across Canada and the world. Its adaptability has allowed it to naturalize to local conditions, and it is often found growing on roadsides and ditches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Alfalfa is high-yielding, has great nutritional quality for livestock and wildlife, helps prevent soil erosion and creates habitat for beneficial insects. Its ease of growth and versatility make it a top choice as a forage, cover crop or green manure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHealthy stands of Alfalfa can fix up to 250 lbs\/acre (6 lbs\/\u003cspan\u003e1000 sq. ft)\u003c\/span\u003e of Nitrogen each year, which is higher than any other legume. It has extensive roots that grow as deep as 10 feet, helping to build organic matter, improve soil structure and scavenge nutrients from lower depths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a hardy perennial, alfalfa can survive some of the harshest Canadian winter conditions, allowing stands to stay strong and healthy for at least three years. If used as a forage, the crop should be tilled once the density falls below 50 stems\/square foot.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows as a perennial in Zone 2 or warmer. It can be planted in spring or fall. However, young plants require at least 6 weeks of growing season before freezing temperatures if planted in fall. The plants can be cut or mowed 1 to 3 times per season. Most growers cut at least once during or just after flowering.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used with \u003ca title=\"Seed Inoculant\" href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/products\/seed-inoculant\"\u003eEcoTea Seed Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e for increased nutrient efficiency, improved root development and higher disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Perennial Zone 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: slow \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGermination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Dates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Feb 15-May 15 or Aug 15-Sep 15 (8 weeks before 1st killing frost) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 250g per 1000 sq. ft (10kg per acre)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMax Planting Depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 0.25” deep or broadcast and tamp to 0.25” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Medium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUpright 18\" to 24\" tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBenefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdds nitrogen to the soil, roots loosen ground to improve tilth \u0026amp; drainage, breaks down quickly when mowed, feeds wildlife \u0026amp; pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsual Seed Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover Crop Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Mow at flowering 1 to 3 times per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHighest Quality Standards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":46118227673276,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":46118227706044,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46118227738812,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":46118227771580,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/Alfalfa1.jpg?v=1774629531"},{"product_id":"berseem-clover","title":"Berseem Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBerseem Clover is a cool-season annual that is native to the Mediterranean region. For thousands of years, it has been grown in the Nile Delta and, therefore, is also known as Egyptian Clover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is a fast-growing legume that establishes quickly, often filling in bare spots where other cover crops fail to grow. It has a high salt tolerance, high nitrogen fixation rate, and an ability to form synergistic relationships with Alfalfa, Ryegrass and other cover crop species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Can be grown in a wide range of soils, including slightly acidic, neutral and alkaline. It tolerates poor drainage and brief periods of waterlogging. Performance is remarkably better than that of other clover species in wet, poorly drained soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerseem Clover is high-yielding, has great nutritional quality for livestock and wildlife, helps prevent soil erosion and creates habitat for beneficial insects. When temperatures exceed 15 degrees C, plantings are ready to cut after 60 days. Once established, cutting every 30 days encourages growth and increased Nitrogen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHealthy stands of Berseem Clover can fix up to 200 lbs\/acre (3.5 lbs\/\u003cspan\u003e1000 sq. ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Nitrogen and up to 6500 lbs of biomass\/acre. Fibrous roots also aid the plants in\u003cbr\u003eretrieving and retaining other nutrients within the soil profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Can be used with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicseed.ca\/products\/seed-inoculant\" title=\"Inoculant\"\u003eEcoTea Seed\u003c\/a\u003e Inoculant for increased nutrient efficiency, improved root development and higher disease resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":46894678245564,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":46894678278332,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46894678311100,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":46894678343868,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/BerseemClover4A.jpg?v=1780480966"}],"url":"https:\/\/garlicgardening.com\/collections\/all-cover-crops.oembed","provider":"Garlic Boy Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}