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Drilled Seeding Depth:

½-1 inches

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Drilled Seeding Rate:

45-60* lb./A PLS 

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Broadcast Seeding Rate:

57-75* lb./A PLS 

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Aerial Seeding Rate:

Not Recommended

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Min. Germination Temp.:

50F

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Winter Survival:

Never

*If used for forage/grazing increasing seeding rate is recommended. Success of overseeding or aerial seeding after main crop maturity and before harvest is dependent on rainfall and although it can work well, it is usually less dependable than drilling or soil incorporation of seed.

Buckwheat

*Ratings come from the Midwest Cover Crop Council

Nutrient Scavenger

Good

Soil   Builder

Good

Erosion Control

Weed Suppression

Fair

Very Good

Forage Quality

Quick Growth

Good

Excellent

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