SCAV-N-GER® brand cover crop radish produces a significant root mass. This extra large root system allows SCAV-N-GER® to pull nitrogen and other nutrients from deep within the soil and bring them back to the surface. Upon decomposition, these roots leave large channels in the soil that improve water infiltration and soil aeration. Tests have shown that cover crop radish can scavenge over 150 lbs of nitrogen per acre. The scavenged nitrogen becomes available to the next cash crop or increases soil organic matter.
 
Scavenge leftover nutrients
Reduce soil compaction
Promote water infiltration
Increase earthworm activity
Improve soil biology
Suppress weeds
Potentially reduce use of chemicals and tillage
 
Planting Tips
Planting Rate: 8-10 lbs/acre 3-5 lbs/acre when mixed with legumes and/or grasses
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 3/4"
Aerial Seeding: Aerial seed into soybeans before leaf drop (~1/2 leaves yellow) and into corn when the corn is dried up to the ear (for ~50% of sunlight to reach ground between the rows)
Apply 60 units of N or manure for best root growth potential.
Planting Time: Seed from early August to September (earlier in the north and later in the south)
 
Tech Sheet
 
Cover Crop orders must be placed by Monday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery, custom orders must be placed by prior Friday at 10am cst for Wednesday delivery.
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