We offer seed mixtures for cover crops. Using our mixtures improves soil structure through the optimal ratio of seed varieties, saturates the soil with macronutrients, and eliminates soil compaction under plowing. Cover crop seed mixtures stimulate natural soil improvement processes in your fields. Furthermore, growing cover crops reduces operating costs and offers numerous benefits (e.g., soil loosening, moisture retention, increased humus content, enrichment of macro- and micronutrients, erosion control, improved drainage, etc.).
Regardless of the mixture you choose, remember: several plant species in a mixture are always better than just one or two. Biodiversity is key to survival. Monocultures or nutrient-poor mixtures (2-3 components) lead to soil depletion and degradation.
Cover crop mixtures are more resilient to adverse environmental factors, especially if
the crops belong to different families. A cover crop cocktail better retains soil moisture. The number of crops in a cover crop cocktail is unlimited. They can contain from 2-3 to 30-40 plant species.
WHAT SOILS ARE COVER CROPS SUITABLE FOR:
🌱 For structureless soils
🌱 For compacted soils
🌱 For soils with low organic matter content
🌱 For soils susceptible to water erosion
🌱 For soils susceptible to air erosion
🌱 For good and ideal soils
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF COVER CROPS:
Soil softening:
increases root penetration, eliminates
plow pan penetration, reduces soil specific gravity.
Increased organic matter:
accumulation of organic matter, increased moisture capacity, increased soil fertility.
Accumulation of plant residues:
protects the soil from overheating, reduces weed germination, retains soil moisture, improves drainage.
Accumulation of nutrients in the soil:
reduces the application of mineral fertilizers, accumulates nitrogen, breaks down poorly soluble phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients in the soil.
Improved soil biology:
increases the population of earthworms,
preserves and enhances beneficial microorganisms, and provides a habitat for predatory insects.
Weed eradication:
creates conditions unsuitable for weed growth through allelopathy or by preventing weed seeding.
Improving soil structure:
aggregation of soil particles, improved air exchange, improved water retention capacity, protection
of soil from erosion.
Mycorrhiza colonization:
creating conditions for the development of arbuscular
mycorrhiza.
