Cover Crop, Soil Builder Peas and Oats Cover Crop Seeds – Organic, Heirloom

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum, Avena sativa

Days to Maturity: 56 days

Family: PEAS: Fabaceae; OATS: Poaceae

Native: PEAS: Africa, Asia, Europe. OATS: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annuals

Plant Dimensions: PEAS: 3’–5′ vines OATS: 4′ tall

Variety Information: Soil Builder is most beneficial when grown as a fall cover crop. In fall, the oats and peas benefit from the cool weather but are killed by winter cold and do not regrow in spring. The dead plant material provides a wonderful winter mulch that helps prevent soil erosion and will be ready to till into the garden as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Field peas are climbing vines. Oats produce tall grass-like plants. The peas and oats in this mix are best used as a cover crop and are not good as edible varieties.

Exposure: Full sun

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: Fall: 6 to 8 weeks before first fall frost, and when temperatures are below 80°F. Spring: As soon as soil can be worked and soil temperature is at least 40°F. Mild Climates: Sow in fall or winter for growth during the cool season.

When to Start Inside: Not applicable.

Days to Emerge: 7–14 days

Seed Depth: 1″

Seed Spacing: Scatter seeds about 3″ apart

Thinning: Not required