No-Till Forage Friendly Cover Crop Seed Mix – 5 lb | Mountain Valley Seed Company

Overview

Discover a no-till, forage-friendly cover crop mix designed to thrive with minimal soil disturbance. This 5 lb bag covers up to 1,000 square feet and features a diverse blend of nine winter-kill varieties that are well-suited for spring, summer, and fall planting. While designed to winter-kill in many regions, the mix can still build soil structure, suppress weeds, and improve nutrient cycling when used as part of a targeted field management plan. Non-GMO seeds provide flexibility for a wide range of garden and farming setups, from hobby plots to larger fields.

What’s in the mix

• Oats
• Cowpeas
• Fenugreek
• Lentils
• Millet
• Radish
• Brown flax
• Turnips
• Mustard mix (Farmer’s Favorite Blend)

Each of these nine plants brings its own contribution to a resilient soil system. The blend combines winter-killing annuals and grains to help curb erosion, suppress competing weeds, and support nutrient foraging and soil tilth, while also addressing soil compaction in high-traffic areas.

How to sow and manage

• Sow 1–2 pounds per 1,000 square feet using hand broadcasting or a push broadcast spreader for even coverage.
• Avoid oversowing unless you plan to till the mix under before the growth becomes dense.
• If planted as a fall cover crop, expect winter-kill in zones 8 and cooler, allowing organic material to decompose over winter.
• For spring or summer plantings, plan to terminate the cover crop 2–3 weeks before establishing a main crop.

Why consider this mix

This no-till friendly blend is a practical option for soil health improvements where disturbances are minimized. The combination of crops supports erosion control, weed suppression, and nutrient cycling, while the winter-kill trait helps keep fields prepared for the next planting window without extensive residue management.

Why Mountain Valley Seed Company

Since 1974, Mountain Valley Seed Company has served over a million customers—from home gardeners to professional growers—with a focus on dependable seeds and thoughtful agronomy. This mix reflects our goal of helping growers experience the joy of growing while keeping things simple, affordable, and effective across diverse climates and soil types.