Soil type, rotation, frost dates, moisture, and what you need the cover to do. That's a lot to weigh before you buy seed. Green Cover's free SmartMix® calculator helps you sort it out and build a mix that fits your field. When you're ready to buy, Green Cover seed is available on FBN.com.
Start by entering where, when, and how you're planting, and what's going in next. Then pick your goals: soil building, nitrogen, grazing, or weed suppression. SmartMix rates each species for your field and gives you a starting seeding rate. From there, swap species, adjust rates, and run the numbers until the mix fits.
Planting 10 acres or more? Send your SmartMix mix to Green Cover's team for review before you order. You can also talk with an FBN agronomist or reach out to your FBN rep about how cover crops fit your rotation. For smaller plantings, go with one of Green Cover's pre-made mixes. Plan Your Fall Season on FBN.com.
Seeding windows vary by region and species. Check local recommendations for what you can still get in the ground this fall, or use SmartMix to get a head start on next year's mix.
Build a mix tailored to your field with SmartMix, then shop Green Cover seed on FBN.com. FBN's digital platform puts transparent pricing, easy online ordering, and all your inputs in one place.
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RESOURCES: Green Cover Seed: Product Guides & SmartMix Calculator | FBN Agronomy: Fall Cover Crop & Soil Health Management | Crop Protection Network