Ripper Brand Radish Cover Crop Seed
PERFORMANCE/MANAGEMENT
- Selection of daikon radish for use as a cover crop to improve soil tilth, water infiltration and organic matter
- Ripper Radish can be planted as pure stands or in mixtures
- Scavenger crop that requires limited fertilizer and low inputs
- Plant in late summer or early fall 30 to 60 days prior to the first killing frost date. Tolerant to frost until temperatures fall below 25°.
- Crop decomposes quickly leaving behind improved soil structure and organic matter levels
SEEDNG RATE RECOMMENDATIONS
- In pure stands, plant 4 to 6 pounds per acre with a precision planter, 8 to 10 pounds per acre when broadcast
- In cover crop mixtures, include 2 to 4 pounds per acre
- See chart below
Seeding Method and Pounds Per Acre | |||||
Bag Size | Drilled Pure Stands | Broadcast Pure Stands | Interseeding | Over/Frost Seeding | Grass/Hay Mixture |
50 | 8 to 10 | 10 to 12 | 2 to 4 |
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