{"product_id":"pollinator-friendly-cover-crop-mix-organic","title":"Pollinator Friendly Cover Crop Mix, (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePollinator-Friendly Cover Crop Mix, (Organic) — A No-Till Blend That Feeds Your Soil and Supports Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis custom no-till organic cover crop blend is formulated to enrich your soil while attracting beneficial pollinators to your garden or beds. A balanced 25\/25\/25\/25 blend of crimson clover, hairy vetch, field peas, and oats — each species pulling its weight. Peas and vetch produce extra-floral nectaries accessible to pollinators of all sizes, including native species. Crimson clover is a favorite of bees and produces delicious, high-yield honey for beekeepers. The oats provide structure and height for the vining vetch and peas, making this an easy all-in-one solution that maximizes nitrogen fixation, suppresses weeds, and revitalizes deficient or uncultivated soils. 100% organic, non-GMO, and made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Sow Pollinator-Friendly Cover Crop Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts beneficial pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — peas and vetch extra-floral nectaries feed native bees and insects of all sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson clover for beekeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly attractive to bees, produces delicious high-yield honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximizes nitrogen fixation\u003c\/strong\u003e — three legumes work together to replenish depleted soil nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOats provide structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — support vining vetch and peas for an easy all-in-one stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuppresses weeds and prevents erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense cover protects bare soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevitalizes deficient or uncultivated soils\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for new beds and fallow ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Clover\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(occasionally Red Clover)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHairy Vetch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Peas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvena sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcast seeds directly over prepared soil. 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