Selecting & Using Cover CropsUnit 1.6 | Part 1 – 293Appendix 1: Cover Crop Seeding Rate & Planting
Depth Chart
SEEDING RATE PER ACRE SEED DEPTH
COVER CROP DRILLED BROADCAST
Bell Beans 100 lbs 150 lbs 1"
Vetch 75 lbs 100 lbs 3/4"
Peas 100 lbs 150 lbs 3/4"
Cereal Grain 80 lbs 110 lbs 1"
Small Grass Seed 20 lbs 30 lbs 1/4"
Clover 20 lbs 30 lbs 1/4"
Mustard 20 lbs 30 lbs 1/4"
Sudan/Sorgham 40 lbs 50 lbs 1/2"
Buckwheat 75 lbs 100 lbs 1/2"
Note: These seeding rates and depths are approximate. The higher the
seeding rate the higher the density and the better the weed control.
SEEDING RATE FOR LEGUME CEREAL MIX
Mix: 50% Bell Beans/50% Vetch + 7% Cayuse Oats (by weight)
Drilled rate: 150 to 175 lbs per acre
Broadcast rate: 200 to 250 lbs per acre
Appendix 1: Cover Crop Seeding Rate & Planting Depth Chart