{"title":"Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ancient practice of cover cropping naturally enriches soil with premium organic matter, also known as green manure, and nutrients for your next crop to use, all while smothering weeds! Buy the right cover crop seeds based on your garden goals and growing season. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/blogs\/articles\/cover-crops-growing-soil-health\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe benefits of cover cropping here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"common-buckwheat-cover-crop-seeds","title":"Common Buckwheat Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat has been used for centuries to improve soil health and smother common weeds. It grows better than most cover crops in poor soils and is better at retrieving phosphorus, a macro-nutrient that contributes to later crops' root, flower, and fruit growth. Buckwheat not only grows quickly, it also breaks down quickly in the soil, allowing for planting in the same area just 3 to 4 weeks after incorporating it into the soil. It can also be used as mulch on the soil surface. If allowed, white flowers will form about 35 days after sowing and are loved by beneficial insects and even make pretty filler in bouquets! Turn buckwheat into soil before seeds begin forming. Because buckwheat is cold sensitive, it is grown spring to fall frost, except in mild climates that may be warm enough to grow into fall and possibly winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352691118276,"sku":"7606","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/7606i_L-Cover-Crop-Buckwheat-ORG_paokez_c082c53e-663e-4608-a3c4-a08ff94d9d91.jpg?v=1770257029"},{"product_id":"crimson-clover-cover-crop-seeds","title":"Crimson Clover Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the names are similar, crimson clover is different than red clover. This annual clover has larger, elongated flower heads with deep red, long-lasting blossoms that invite beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and bees. Like other clovers, crimson clover fixes nitrogen, but it's faster growing for quick benefits to your garden. Crimson clover grows best in cool weather, so grow it as a spring or fall cover crop. For maximum nitrogen, till, mow, or cut back with a weed trimmer at end of bloom and before seeds form. Grows in a variety of soils but does best if soil is well drained. Plants tolerate some shade so you can sow crimson clover in between rows or under tall plants, such as with corn or under fruit trees. A beautiful addition to fill spots in flower beds and borders. Flowers can be harvested and dried to make a delicious tea with a light, refreshing flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352691282116,"sku":"7280","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/7280i_L-Cover-Crop-Crimson-Clover_g90mw7_3abc2fff-13e7-411c-9f7f-7dc4c33cc439.jpg?v=1770256665"},{"product_id":"soil-builder-peas-oats-cover-crop-seeds","title":"Soil Builder Peas and Oats Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hardworking combination of field peas and oats quickly improves the soil with nutrients and organic material, while helping supress weeds. The mix is also perfect for conditioning areas being turned into gardens, such as lawns and vacant lots. Pea plants fix nitrogen and condition the topsoil, while the flowers and bees and other beneficial insects. Oats hold nitrogen, provide organic material, and suppress weeds. When sown in the fall, peas and oats grow heartily in the cool weather but are killed by the cold temperatures of winter (USDA zones 7 and colder) and won't regrow in the spring. The dead plant material provides a wonderful winter mulch that helps prevent soil erosion and is ready to be tilled into the garden as soon as soil can be worked in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352694231236,"sku":"7609","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/7609i_L-Cover-Crop-Soil-Builder-ORG_csm9t7_a1df1908-2d5b-41e0-8920-9ba3a7750b59.jpg?v=1770259176"},{"product_id":"lacy-phacelia-cover-crop-seeds","title":"Lacy Phacelia Cover Crop Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown by many names including \"Lacy Scorpion-weed\", \"Blue Tansy\", and \"Bee's Friend\", this plant does it all! While primarily used as a cover crop to improve soils and decrease erosion, \"Lacy Phacelia\" has adorable, bell-shaped, violet flowers found on fiddlehead clusters. These clusters make for fantastic cut flowers. As \"Lacy Phacelia\" is native to Arizona and California, it is very tolerant of drought conditions and poor soils, so it'\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003es perfect for low-water use gardens! As an added bonus, this plant attracts many pollinators including native bumblebees, bee flies, and honeybees. This plant can grow well from sea level up to 8,000 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43826726174916,"sku":"7337","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/7337i_L-Cover-Crop-Lacy-Phacelia_l8ai5y_c4912fcb-03f4-495f-aaaf-292aeacc0b5c.jpg?v=1773159764"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-buckwheat-seed-shaker","title":"Cover Crop Buckwheat Seed Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoost soil health with our new, eco-friendly seed shakers! Enjoy the same, high-quality seed mixes that you trust, now in an eco-friendly and 100% recyclable tube with a larger quantity of seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat has been used for centuries to improve soil health and smother common weeds. It grows better than most cover crops in poor soils and is better at retrieving phosphorus, a macro-nutrient that contributes to later crops' root, flower, and fruit growth. Buckwheat not only grows quickly, it also breaks down quickly in the soil, allowing for planting in the same area just 3 to 4 weeks after incorporating it into the soil. It can also be used as mulch on the soil surface. If allowed, white flowers will form about 35 days after sowing and are loved by beneficial insects and even make pretty filler in bouquets! Turn buckwheat into soil before seeds begin forming. Because buckwheat is cold sensitive, it is grown spring to fall frost, except in mild climates that may be warm enough to grow into fall and possibly winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Buckwheat seed shaker covers approximately 550 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Seed Shakers come without a shaker top by design - ensuring smooth, hassle-free seed scattering with no clumping or blockages!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44375909531844,"sku":"4821","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/common-buckwheat-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774920435"},{"product_id":"cover-crop-crimson-clover-seed-shaker","title":"Cover Crop Crimson Clover Seed Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnhance your garden's nitrogen levels with our new, eco-friendly seed shakers! 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Flowers can be harvested and dried to make a delicious tea with a light, refreshing flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Crimson Clover seed shaker covers approximately 1,130 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Seed Shakers come without a shaker top by design - ensuring smooth, hassle-free seed scattering with no clumping or blockages!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44375910940868,"sku":"4820","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/8159\/files\/crimson-clover-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774920393"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.epicgardening.com\/collections\/cover-crops.oembed","provider":"Epic Gardening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}