Scavenger Plus Plowdown Mix

Scavenger Plus Plowdown is an excellent cover crop mix designed for scavenging and building nutrients in the soil. This mix combines 75% Buster Radish and 25% Mammoth Red Clover to effectively enhance soil fertility and structure. The radishes scavenge nutrients below the soil’s surface, while the clover builds nitrogen and significant biomass.

Benefits

• Nutrient Scavenging: Buster Radishes effectively scavenge nutrients from deep within the soil, making them available for future crops.
• Nitrogen Building: Mammoth Red Clover, inoculated for optimal nitrogen fixation, enhances soil fertility by adding significant amounts of nitrogen.
• Biomass Production: The mix produces substantial biomass, contributing to improved soil structure and organic matter content.
• Versatile Mix: Other legumes can be added to this mix for additional benefits.

Characteristics

• Composition:
  • 75% Buster Radish
  • 25% Mammoth Red Clover (inoculated)
• Type: Cool season annual mix.

Planting Instructions

• Seeding Rate: Seed at 8-10 lbs/acre.
• Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch.
• Planting Range: Suitable for planting in late summer to fall for optimal establishment.

Scavenger Plus Plowdown from Elk Mound Seed is a versatile and effective cover crop mix that provides excellent nutrient scavenging and nitrogen building capabilities. This balanced mix ensures robust growth and enhanced soil health, making it an ideal choice for farmers looking to improve their soil's fertility and structure.