Tillage radishes are similar to oilseed radishes, but have a larger, deeper penetrating tap root to aid as a biological tool to reduce soil compaction. Tillage radishes are best planted in the fall at least 4-10 weeks before the first killing frost. Tillage radishes germinate rapidly and start covering the ground within few days. While growing, tillage radishes scavenge nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and calcium from deep within the soil profile, making them more readily available for the next crop. Tillage radishes do best with about 60 lbs Nitrogen (residual or applied) at seeding to promote growth. This nitrogen will be retained and released for the next crop. Great for weed suppression on weeds like henbit and chickweed. Five different Universities have verified an increase of 10-20 bushel per acre for corn and 7-9 bushel per acre increase for soybeans. Packaged in 50 lb bags. Seeding rate 8-10 lbs/acre drilled, 12-14 lbs/acre broadcast, 14-16 lbs/acre aerial seeded.

Hairy Vetch is a vigorous annual legume primarily used as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop. Hairy vetch is planted in the fall and starts growth before becoming dormant in winter. In the spring, with the longer days, the plants make abundant growth and fix large quantities of nitrogen. Needs to be inoculated before seeding with a pea-vetch type inoculant. Seeding rate 20-30 lbs/acre.

Buckwheat is a fast growing, short-season cover crop. It provides quick soil cover, weed suppression, and loosens the soil. Buckwheat is a summer annual that reaches maturity in 70-90 days. Performs well in poor soils, scavenges phosphorous, and is a great soil conditioner. Buckwheat prefers light to medium, well drained soils. Buckwheat is not drought tolerant. Plant after all danger of frost. Seeding rate 50-60 lbs/acre.

Rye is a very popular cereal grain for cover crops or forage through late fall and early spring. Very aggressive to establish with good winter hardiness. Allelopathy effect from rye suppresses weeds. Cereal rye with its extensive fibrous root system is excellent for mellowing the soil. Rye matures very quickly in the spring. Harvest before "boot stage" for best quality. Yields typically between 1-1/2 to 2 ton DM/acre. 50 lb bags. Seed at 150 lbs/acre.