Hard Red Spring Wheat Cover Crop Seeds

90 days. Triticum aestivum. Open Pollinated. Hard Red Spring Wheat Cover Crops. The plant produces excellent yields of Red Spring Wheat. The Hard Red Spring Wheat is one of the most productive and beneficial cover crops for home gardens. It is grown in early spring, in late March or early April, and mowed to revitalize poor soil. It adds nitrogen and breaks up heavily compacted soils. Sow as early as possible in spring for fall harvest. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 519401. A variety from the USA.

Seeding Rate: 7 lbs per 1,000 square feet, 120 lbs per acre

Seeds Per Pound: 8,000

Plant Height: 1 to 3 ft tall.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Planting Instructions: Plant seeds 1 ½" deep.

Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general-purpose fertilizer when preparing soil.

Germination: 7 - 12 days

Tips: Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer for higher yields.