OTHER FORBS FLAX* • • • • •
Member of the Linaceae plant family Annual, cool-season broadleaf Fairly drought tolerant Flowers attract pollinators Best planted with small seeded grasses and legumes
Seeding
25-50 lbs/acre at ¾” to 1½” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed.
BUCKWHEAT*
50 lb bags
• Member of the Polygonaceae plant family • Quick-growing, broadleaf summer annual ready to incorporate in 35 to 45 days • Potential for multiple plantings per year: grain crop in 70 to 90 days • Competitive with tough weeds like giant ragweed and Canada thistle • Residue breaks down rapidly • Mellows soil, breaks up surface compaction • Excellent scavenger of P and other nutrients • Thrives on nutrient-deficient soils • Sensitive to frost, drought, excessive heat and any carryover herbicides • Easy to terminate; terminate at first sign of flowering to avoid volunteer weeds
Seeding
50-100 lbs/acre at ½” to 1½” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed. 50 lb bags
Conventional
1-9 bags 10-39 bags 40-199 bags 200+ bags
$57/bag $54/bag $51/bag $49/bag
* Variety Not Stated
Organic $57/bag $54/bag $51/bag $49/bag
Conventional
1-5 6-39 40+
$100/bag $75/bag $68/bag
Organic ASK ASK ASK
SUGAR BEET* (NON-GMO) • Member of the Amaranthacea plant family • Dual purpose plant with its large taproot and abundant top growth for forage • Can tolerate saline soils better than other species • Cool-season crop grows late into the fall • Winterkills north of I-70 • To maximize taproot growth, requires 60-90 growing days before freeze • Best used in a mix
Seeding
3-5 lbs/acre at 1” to 1¼” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed. Conventional
$250/50 lb bag
PHACELIA* • Member of the Boraginaceae plant family • Annual broadleaf with fern-like leaves and purple blossoms • Provides early-season soil coverage and produces abundant flowers attractive to pollinators • Flowers 6-8 weeks after emergence • Will winterkill at 18°F and residue breaks down quickly • Plant early enough in the fall • Avoid broadcasting/aerial application • Establish 6-8 weeks before killing frost
Seeding
3-5 lbs/acre at ¼” to ½” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed. Conventional
$240/50 lb bag
PEREDOVIK SUNFLOWER* • Member of the Asteraceae plant family • Fast-growing summer annual broadleaf for weed suppression • Extensive root system to break up compaction • Attractive flowers for pollinators • Very tall providing a large amount of biomass back into the soil to increase soil organic matter
Seeding
7 lbs/acre at 1” to 3½” deep. Drill for best results. Conventional
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ALBERT LEA SEED 2022 COVER CROPS SEED GUIDE
$44/50 lb bag
