{"product_id":"oats-and-peas-cover-crop-seed-mix","title":"Oats and Peas Cover Crop Seed Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRestore Soil Fertility Naturally — Season After Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oat and Pea Cover Crop Seed Mix is a classic, time-tested combination for gardeners and small-scale farmers who want to build healthier soil without synthetic inputs. Sow it in spring, summer, or fall and let it do the work: peas fix nitrogen from the air while oats provide structure, biomass, and weed suppression. When it's time to terminate, this mix winter-kills in most zones — making it one of the easiest cover crops for beginners and experienced growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Dun Peas (\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum subsp. arvense\u003c\/em\u003e) · 30% Oats (\u003cem\u003eAvena sativa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 435 seeds per ounce. Sow at 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft (120–200 lbs\/acre).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Mix Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen fixation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peas pull nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a plant-available form — reducing or eliminating the need for fertilizer on your next crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats decompose into rich organic matter that improves moisture retention, drainage, and nutrient delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural trellis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oat stalks act as a climbing structure for the peas, maximizing growth without any extra setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense canopy shades out weeds and protects bare soil from erosion and compaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest disruption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages beneficial predator insects and disrupts pest life cycles between cash crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForage-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be harvested for animal feed or culinary use (young tendrils are excellent in salads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcast seed and lightly rake into the soil, or plant up to 2 inches deep. Water in heavily at planting and regularly if rainfall is insufficient. Sow in early spring before a late garden or cash crop, or in late summer\/fall to winter-kill after your main crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use with a \u003cstrong\u003eLegume Inoculant\u003c\/strong\u003e: mix 0.05 oz inoculant powder with 0.25 tbsp water, roll seeds in the mixture, and plant within 12 hours. \u003cem\u003eInoculant not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix will winter-kill in USDA Zones 2–7 (and often Zone 8), making termination effortless in most climates. For spring or summer plantings, or in warmer zones, terminate using organic methods: winter-killing, crimping, or tillage. Cut down before the oats go to seed to prevent reseeding. Wait 2–3 weeks after termination before planting your next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip from our gardeners:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This is the perfect cover crop for heavy nitrogen feeders. If you plan to plant broccoli, tomatoes, okra, pumpkins, or any other nitrogen-hungry crop, this is the optimal choice to precede them. It will ultimately reduce your fertilizer use.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"338\" style=\"width: 100.037%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eDays to Termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e50–70 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e5–20 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eSeeding Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003eBroadcast; lightly rake into soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e24–36 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003eUpright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eTemperature Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e60–75°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eLight Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003eAnnual — winter-kills in Zones 2–8; use other termination methods in warmer zones or for spring\/summer plantings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8293%;\"\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.349%;\"\u003e5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"14g \/ ~200+ Seeds","offer_id":44233578217606,"sku":"TLM\/E1-14G-96-625-29","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28g \/ ~500+ Seeds","offer_id":44233578250374,"sku":"TLM\/E1-28G-96-426-31","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/oat-and-pea-cover-crop-mix-collage.png?v=1786353285","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/oats-and-peas-cover-crop-seed-mix","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}