Non-GMO cover crop seeds. Our premium Mighty Mustard® blend mixes our two highest biomass producers and gives a total soil makeover with both soilborne pathogen and weed suppression benefits. The Trifecta Power Blend™ is a mix of three different mustards, each with different qualities as a cover crop: Kodiak Mustard, White Gold Mustard and Pacific Gold Mustard. The Trifecta Mustard Power Blend produces a soil revitalizing biomass, suppress soilborne pathogens and nematodes, suppresses germination of broadleaf weeds and revitalizes the soil with high glucosinolate levels. Trifecta Power Blend by Mighty Mustard™ reduces erosion, enriches soil and attracts beneficial insects and pollinators. Nitrogen is drawn to the top layer of soil by deep tap roots. 11,250 Seeds / Oz. Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/Acre
Growing Trifecta Mustard Power Blend Cover Crop Seeds - Mighty Mustard®
- Latin Names: Brassica juncea, Sinapis alba
- Seed Type: Annual
- Seeds Per Pound: 178,000 seeds/lb.
- Broadcast: 10-15 lbs/acre or .5 lbs per 1,000 square feet
- Days to Maturity: 4 - 12 weeks
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Soil Benefits: Biomass provider, nutrient scavanger
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Diseases/pests/possible problems:
- Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
- Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/Acre
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Seeds Per Package:
- 4 oz - Approximately 48,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 192,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 960,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 4,800,000 Seeds
Kodiak, Pacific Gold and White Gold all contain very different glucosinolates. White Gold glucosinolates work to suppress weeds. Kodiak and Pacific Gold glucosinolates are biologically active against insects, some nematodes and fungal pathogens, such as sclerotinia and Verticilium wilt.
Mustard cover crops help significantly control pests because they contain a higher amount glucosinolate than other brassicas, and this chemical compound wards-of harmful insects, especially when the plant cells are ruptured when the plants are mowed down. Known for their rapid fall growth, Mustards makes a great weed suppressor because weeds don’t have a chance to take of the soil and grow. Mustard’s roots burrow deeper than other scavengers for nutrients, which also help ward-off soilborne pathogens. Expect about eighty percent soil coverage.
- Trifecta Mustard Seeds Power Blend by Mighty Mustard - Brassica juncea & Sinapis alba
- Non-GMO - Annual - Open Pollinated - High Germination Rate
- Seeds For: Farm & Garden Cover Crop
- Days to Full Maturity: -- 35-40 -- Annual -- USDA Hardiness Zone: Not Intened to Overwinter
- Mountain Valley Seed Company Brand - Premium Quality Seeds
Read more about Cover Crops:
- True Leaf Market Blog - Cover Crops the Why, What, When, and How