{"product_id":"rg-scatter-protect-fertilize","title":"Protect \u0026 Fertilize Green Cover Crop Scatter Can - Renee's Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-20\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"red\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMixed Plant Varieties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-desc\"\u003eThis vigorous cover crop chokes out weeds, holds and protects soil structure and builds soil fertility. Balanced mix of nitrogen-fixing legumes, annual grasses, soil penetrating roots and cleansing brassicas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmple 3 oz. of seed protects 500 sq.ft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 528.141px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 92px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red center-txt product-table-header\"\u003eCold Winters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 92px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red center-txt product-table-header\"\u003eMild Winters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 77px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red center-txt product-table-header\"\u003eSun\/Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 118px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red center-txt product-table-header\"\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center; width: 111.141px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"red center-txt product-table-header\"\u003eDays To Germinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 92px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-table-content center-txt\"\u003eSept – Oct\u003cbr\u003eApril – May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 92px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-table-content center-txt\"\u003eSept – April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 77px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-table-content center-txt\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 118px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-table-content center-txt\"\u003eScatter thinly\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 – 1\/2 in. deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 111.141px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-table-content center-txt\"\u003e9 – 14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSeed is packed with a larger quantity of organic rice hulls to help space seeds. Before opening, shake can thoroughly to mix together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORMULA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Rye, Hairy Vetch, Fava Bean, Rapeseed and Austrian Winter Peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInert material:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eorganic rice hulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN TO PLANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Mild Winter Climates,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewhere ground does not freeze hard, sow in late fall to over-winter for spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Cold Winter Climates,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere ground freezes hard, plant in fall for winter die back and then incorporate in spring, OR sow as early as possible in spring..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOW TO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLANT AND\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove all weeds, grass and large stones from the planting area and break up soil clumps. Evenly loosen the top 2 inches of soil with a rake. Shake the can thoroughly before opening, then scatter contents evenly over the prepared ground, aiming for scattering the seeds 1 to 2 inches apart. Use a rake to cover the seed mixture with fine soil 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep. Lightly firm soil with the back of the rake and water thoroughly. Keep soil bed evenly moist while awaiting germination and while seedlings are small. Plants will grow and thrive best if watered regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCORPORATING YOUR COVER CROP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 1:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen 5 to 6 inches tall, use a garden fork, shovel or rototiller to turn the cover crop into the ground to break down and enrich soil for planting. The breakdown process takes about a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 2:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen cover crop is 1 foot tall, pull out the plants, shake off soil and then compost the plant material to incorporate it into the soil later, when it has turned into rich, finished compost. Timing depends how long your composting process takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod 3:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen cover crop reaches 1 to 1-1\/2 feet tall, weed whack to chop it down. Cover the chopped material with black plastic to hasten decomposition, then turn the nutritious residue into the soil 2 to 3 weeks before sowing your garden crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Renee's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32651515592767,"sku":"372352","price":20.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/4734\/products\/protect-fertilize-green-cover-crop-scatter-can-renee-s-garden-seeds-14957905969215.jpg?v=1665004873","url":"https:\/\/wildwood.express\/products\/rg-scatter-protect-fertilize","provider":"Wildwood Outdoor Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}