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Weed Suppressor Cover Crop Mix

This blend suppresses weeds, improves soil tilth and jumpstarts microbial activity for a cleaner, healthier seedbed.

Buckwheat • Ryegrass • Triticale • Field Pea • Crimson Clover

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Why It Works

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Rapid establishment and dense canopy

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Natural weed suppression without heavy tillage

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Protects soil from erosion and crusting

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Improves soil structure and biology

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Great for gardens, small acreage, and larger fields

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Planting Guide

No Till Cover Crop Mix

Jar of Tin Shed No Till Cover Crop Mix on a textured beige background
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Triticale • Peas • Rye • Hairy Vetch • Rapeseed • Radish • Crimson Clover • Balansa Clover  

Planting Window:

North: 

May - June | Aug - Early Sept 

Midwest: 

April - June | Aug - Sept 

South: 

March - May | Sept–Nov 

Hardiness Zone: 

Zones 3–8 

Planting Guide: 

Seeding depth: 1/4 - 1 inch  

Method: Broadcast  

Ideal use: After harvest, idle ground, garden reset, or erosion protection  

Establishes quickly with minimal disturbance  

Performs well in no-till systems  

Sun Requirements: 

Full sun preferred

(6+ hours daily) 

Water Requirements: 

Moderate moisture for establishment 

Once established, improves soil water infiltration and drought tolerance 

Pollinator Cover Crop Mix

Jar of Tin Shed Pollinator Cover Crop Mix on a textured beige background
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Field Pea • Hairy Vetch • Crimson Clover • Oats • Sweet Clover  

Planting Window: 

North: 

May - June | Aug 

Midwest: 

April - June | Aug - Sept 

South:

March - May | Sept - Oct 

Hardiness Zone: 

Zones 3–9 

Planting Guide: 

Seeding depth: 1/3 - 1/2 inch  

Method: Broadcast with light incorporation 

Ideal for gardens, orchards, habitat strips, and open acres  

Designed to provide season-long bloom support  

Sun Requirements: 

Full sun required

(6–8+ hours daily) 

Water Requirements: 

Moderate moisture during establishment 

Most species tolerate dry periods once rooted 

Scavenger Cover Crop Mix

Jar of Tin Shed Scavenger Cover Crop Mix on a textured beige background
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Buckwheat • Triticale • Radish • Crimson Clover • Balansa Clover  

Planting Window: 

North: 

May- June | Aug - Early Sept 

Midwest: 

April - June | Aug - Sept 

South: 

March - May | Sept - Nov 

Hardiness Zone: 

Zones 3–7 

Planting Guide: 

Seeding depth: 1/2 1 inch  

Method: Broadcast  

Best planted between crop rotations  

Designed to capture and recycle excess nutrients  

Sun Requirements: 

Full sun preferred

(6+ hours daily) 

Water Requirements: 

Moderate moisture required for early growth 

Performs well under typical seasonal rainfall 

WEed Suppressor Cover Crop Mix

Jar of Tin Shed Weed Suppressor Cover Crop Mix on a textured beige background
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Buckwheat • Ryegrass • Triticale • Field Pea • Crimson Clover  

Planting Window: 

North: 

May - June | Aug - Early Sept 

Midwest: 

April - June | Aug - Sept 

South: 

March - May | Sept - Nov 

Hardiness Zone: 

Zones 3–8 

Planting Guide: 

Seeding depth: 1/2 - 1 inch  

Method: Broadcast Heavy 

Fast canopy formation suppresses weeds naturally  

Ideal for gardens, small acreage, and larger fields  

Sun Requirements: 

Full sun preferred

(6+ hours daily) 

Water Requirements: 

Moderate moisture during establishment 

Dense canopy helps retain soil moisture later in season 

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