Cover crop seeds: Pacific Gold Mustard seeds. An ideal late summer to fall cover crop! Non-GMO. Developed at the University of Idaho by Dr. Jack Brown to produce a soil revitalizing biomass, suppress soilborne pathogens and nematodes and include high glucosinolate levels. Pacific Gold 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 Pacific Gold Mustard Cover Crop Seeds - Mighty Mustard®
- Latin Name: Brassica juncea
- Seed Type: Annual
- Seeds Per Pound: 175,000 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:
- 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.
- Pacific Gold Mustard Seeds by Mighty Mustard - Brassica juncea
- 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