{"product_id":"brassica-classic-trio-cover-crop-seed-mix","title":"Brassica Classic Trio Cover Crop Seed Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrassica Classic Trio Cover Crop Mix — Daikon Radish, Rapeseed \u0026amp; Turnip for Soil Compaction Relief, Drainage, and Weed Suppression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3-species Brassica Classic Trio Cover Crop Mix combines Daikon Radish (40%), Rapeseed\/Canola (30%), and Turnip (30%) into a powerful cool-season cover crop designed to reduce soil compaction, improve drainage, suppress weeds, and produce forage biomass. Ideally sown in late summer or fall to winter-kill naturally at temperatures below 28°F — no termination required. May also be planted in spring to prepare for summer-sown crops. Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Annual. 40–60 days to termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This mix is not ideal for southern states.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassicas are cool-season crops that develop best in cool and temperate climates (Zones 2–8). Not intended as ornamental groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMix Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaikon Radish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapeseed (Canola)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Mix Does for Your Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces soil compaction\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep taproot habit breaks up clay soils and creates a better seedbed for spring; highly recommended for no-till practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves drainage and moisture retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — increases organic matter to retain moisture longer and enable better nutrient distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuppresses weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense canopy covers soil between seasons, preventing weed establishment before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduces forage biomass\u003c\/strong\u003e — forage and grazing-friendly; supplement with additional roughage for a complete diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter-kills naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e — all three species winter-kill below 28°F; ideal for fall planting with no mechanical termination needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisrupts pest life cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e — best grown between seasons where non-brassica vegetables are grown; avoid planting before brassica crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Kill (preferred for fall planting):\u003c\/strong\u003e All plants winter-kill below 28°F. Sow in late summer or fall and allow frost to terminate naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTill or Turn Under (spring\/summer planting):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow and till or turn under before flowering. Grow for 35–40 days before termination or expected frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the growing area of weeds before sowing. Broadcast at 1 lb per 4,356 sq ft (10 lbs\/acre) or drill at 1 lb per 5,445 sq ft (8 lbs\/acre). Plant up to ½ inch deep; lightly rake into soil. To boost biomass production, fertilize at planting. Optimal growing temperature: 65–75°F. Full sun to partial shade. Germinates in 5–10 days. 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