Cover Crops
Individual Species
Avena sativa, Armor, Certified
Oats, Armor, Certified
Item #: AVESAT11 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.48/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: A cereal grain crop for human and animal consumption; a companion cover crop with a spring or fall seeding; matures quickly in hot weather and killed by freezing winter weather. (…)
Avena sativa, Ogle
Oats, Ogle
Item #: AVESAT02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.45/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: A cereal grain crop for human and animal consumption; a companion cover crop with a spring or fall seeding; matures quickly in hot weather and killed by freezing winter weather. (…)
Avena sativa, Variety Not Stated
Oats, Variety Not Stated
Item #: AVESAT01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.45/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: A cereal grain crop for human and animal consumption; a companion cover crop with a spring or fall seeding; matures quickly in hot weather and killed by freezing winter weather. (…)
Camelina sativa, 'Blaine Creek'
Camelina, ‘Blaine Creek’
Item #: CAMSAT03 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $4.40/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual/Biennial, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Biennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: A member of the mustard family; used for the production of culinary oils and biodiesel; very low requirements for fertility, tillage and weed control; the oil and meal are high in Omega 3 fatty acids; approved by the USDA for human, poultry and livestock consumption. (…)
Camelina sativa, 'Suneson'
Camelina, ‘Suneson’
Item #: CAMSAT02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $4.40/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual/Biennial, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Biennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: A member of the mustard family; used for the production of culinary oils and biodiesel; very low requirements for fertility, tillage and weed control; the oil and meal are high in Omega 3 fatty acids; approved by the USDA for human, poultry and livestock consumption. (…)
Echinochloa crusgalli var. frumentacea
Japanese Millet
Item #: ECHCRU01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $1.32/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Description: Used for erosion control and as a fast growing summer companion crop; seed in the spring or summer; after growth, it can be flooded to a depth of 18" during waterfowl migration season; killed by heavy frost; provides food for wildlife and a favorite of waterfowl. (…)
Echinochloa muricata
Barnyardgrass
Item #: ECHMUR01 Species Type: Native Cost: $22.00/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 5.0 Ft
Description: An excellent cover crop for moist and wet disturbed soils; Echinochloa crusgalli var. frumentacea (Japanese Millet) is a non-native substitute; provides food for songbirds and game birds. (…)
Lolium multiflorum
Annual Ryegrass
Item #: LOLMUL01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.99/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: Provides quick protection against soil, wind and water erosion; used as a companion or cover crop where erosion is an immediate concern; frequently reseeds itself in disturbed areas. (…)
Medicago sativa, VNS
Alfalfa, VNS
Item #: MEDSAT01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.64/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: A component of right-of-way mixes; grows quickly after mowing; good livestock and wildlife forage. (…)
Melilotus officinalis
Yellow Blossom Sweetclover
Item #: MELOFF01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $1.98/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Description: Builds soil organic matter on low fertility sites; a source of nectar and pollen for honeybees. (…)
Pisum arvense
Winter Pea, ‘Windham’
Item #: PISARV02 Species Type: Cost: $1.10/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual Legume, Herbaceous Annual Legume
Description: Used for erosion control as a cover crop or temporary hay crop; good top growth with high protein content; builds nitrogen and organic matter in fields and gardens; not winter hardy north of the Mason-Dixon Line; seed in early spring or fall; excellent for wild game food plots. (…)
Raphanus sativus, 'GroundHog'
Radish, ‘GroundHog’
Item #: RAPSAT02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.20/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: 2.0 – 3.0 Ft
Description: Seedlings can emerge as soon as three days after planting. (…)
Secale cereale, 'Aroostook', Common
Rye, ‘Aroostook’, Common
Item #: SECCER02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.35/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 5.0 Ft
Description: A winter companion or cover crop for erosion control; may be planted anytime of year, but preferably in the fall or winter as rye has a strong ability to grow in cold weather; also a cover crop for temporary pasture, haylage or green chop; conserves nitrogen and builds organic matter when seeded (…)
Secale cereale, Variety Not Stated
Rye, Variety Not Stated
Item #: SECCER01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.33/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 5.0 Ft
Description: A winter companion or cover crop for erosion control; may be planted anytime of year, but preferably in the fall or winter as rye has a strong ability to grow in cold weather; also a cover crop for temporary pasture, haylage or green chop; conserves nitrogen and builds organic matter when seeded (…)
Setaria italica
German (Foxtail) Millet
Item #: SETITA01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $1.10/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 5.0 Ft
Description: Used as a cover crop and for pasture and haylage; a good supplemental hay for cattle and sheep; seed in the spring or summer; provides food for wildlife. (…)
Trifolium hybridum
Alsike Clover
Item #: TRIHYB01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $3.58/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: A winter-hardy legume; provides forage for domestic animals and food and cover for wildlife. (…)
Trifolium incarnatum, Variety Not Stated
Crimson Clover, Variety Not Stated
Item #: TRIINC01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.20/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual Legume, Herbaceous Annual Legume
Height: Up to 2.6 Ft
Description: For use in pasture, hay and silage mixes as a winter companion or cover crop and for erosion control; builds nitrogen and organic matter; the crimson flowers bring early spring color to conservation plantings; seed in the fall or early spring south of I-64; plow under before the next crop is (…)
Trifolium pratense, Kenland
Red Clover, Kenland
Item #: TRIPRA03 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $3.03/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 2.6 Ft
Description: A short-lived species used as hay, pasture and silage for domestic animals or for a cover crop that builds nitrogen and organic matter; flowers develop again after early summer cutting; may be frost seeded during early spring; provides food for bumblebees. (…)
Trifolium pratense, Mammoth
Red Clover, Mammoth
Item #: TRIPRA02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.86/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 2.6 Ft
Description: A short-lived species used as hay, pasture and silage for domestic animals or for a cover crop that builds nitrogen and organic matter; flowers develop again after early summer cutting; may be frost seeded during early spring; provides food for bumblebees. (…)
Trifolium pratense, Medium, Variety Not Stated
Red Clover, Medium, Variety Not Stated
Item #: TRIPRA01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.75/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 2.6 Ft
Description: A short-lived species used as hay, pasture and silage for domestic animals, or for a cover crop that builds nitrogen and organic matter; flowers develop again after early summer cutting; may be frost seeded during early spring; provides food for bumblebees. (…)
Trifolium pratense, Starfire
Red Clover, Starfire
Item #: TRIPRA04 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $4.24/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 2.6 Ft
Description: A short-lived species used as hay, pasture and silage for domestic animals or for a cover crop that builds nitrogen and organic matter; flowers develop again after early summer cutting; may be frost seeded during early spring; provides food for bumblebees. (…)
Trifolium repens, Dutch
White Clover, Dutch
Item #: TRIREP01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $3.63/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 1.0 Ft
Description: A good erosion control cover crop; grows again after mowing or grazing; highly palatable as food for wildlife and domestic animals; provides food for honeybees. (…)
Trifolium repens, Kopu II
White Clover, Kopu II
Item #: TRIREP04 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $5.50/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 1.0 Ft
Description: A good erosion control cover crop; grows again after mowing or grazing; highly palatable as food for wildlife and domestic animals; provides food for honeybees. (…)
Trifolium repens, Ladino
White Clover, Ladino
Item #: TRIREP02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $3.63/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 1.0 Ft
Description: A good erosion control cover crop; grows again after mowing or grazing; highly palatable as food for wildlife and domestic animals; provides food for honeybees. (…)
Trifolium repens, New Zealand
White Clover, New Zealand
Item #: TRIREP03 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $4.13/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume, Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 1.0 Ft
Description: A good erosion control cover crop; grows again after mowing or grazing; highly palatable as food for wildlife and domestic animals; provides food for honeybees. (…)
Urochloa ramosa
Brown Top Millet
Item #: URORAM01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $0.99/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual, Herbaceous Annual
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: Used for pasture, hay or wildlife forage; establishes quickly for erosion control; plant from May to August; matures in 60 days. (…)
Vicia villosa
Hairy Vetch
Item #: VICVIL01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $2.86/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 7.0 Ft
Description: Builds nitrogen and organic matter in fields and gardens; seed in early fall after row crop is harvested; likely to freeze at -30 degrees F. (…)
Vicia villosa, 'Purple Bounty'
Hairy Vetch, ‘Purple Bounty’
Item #: VICVIL02 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $3.96/lb
Categories: Cover Crops, Herbaceous Flowering Species
Classification: Herbaceous Biennial Legume, Herbaceous Biennial Legume
Height: Up to 7.0 Ft
Description: Builds nitrogen and organic matter in fields and gardens; seed in early fall after row crop is harvested; likely to freeze at -30 degrees F. (…)
