Non-GMO, cover crop seeds. An ideal late summer cover crop. Dr. Jack Brown at the University of Idaho developed this cover crop to produce a soil enriching biomass, include high glucosinolate levels, and suppress broadleaf weed germination (but not grasses). White Gold Mighty Mustard™ reduces erosion, enriches soil and attracts beneficial insects and pollinators, Suppresses weeds, produces more biomass than other varieties. Deep tap roots pull deep nitrogen to the top layer of soil. 11,250 Seeds / Oz. Seeding Rate: ~.5 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/Acre
Growing White Gold Mustard Cover Crop Seeds - Mighty Mustard®
- Latin Name: Sinapis alba
- Seed Type: Annual
- Seeds Per Pound: 180,000 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: N/A
- 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:
- 1 oz - Approximately 12,000 Seeds
- 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
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.
- White Gold Mustard Seeds by Mighty Mustard - 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