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Sunflower
Other Pure Species
Features
- Asteraceae family
- Taproot and abundant secondary root system can grow deep into the soil
- Very rapid growth in warm temperatures; not very competitive
- Rigid stem can support other climbing plant species
- Susceptible to Sclerotinia, terminate when crop has reached full bloom
Seeding rate
- 7 to 9 lb/acre or 8 to 10 kg/ha
Frost tolerance
- -1°C
Cover Crops and Intercrops Others Pure Species
Phacelia
Other Pure Species
Features
- Hydrophyllaceae family
- Photosensitive seed does not germinate when exposed to light; avoid seeding too deploy
- Slow growth initially and not very competitive, but abundant foliage and competitive once well established
- Taproot and fine, well-developed secondary root system enhance soil structure
- Nematicidal plant and useful for aphid control as it attracts the insect’s predators
Seeding rate
- 7 to 11 lb/acre or 8 to 12 kg/ha
Frost tolerance
- -7°C
Cover Crops and Intercrops Others Pure Species
Buckwheat
Other Pure Species
Features
- Polygonaceae family
- Abundant root network promotes soil aggregation
- Rapid growth that chokes out adventives
- Flowering is indeterminate and the plant goes to seed rapidly
- Plan cutting if seeing the Full Season Mixe
Seeding rate
- 36 to 53 lb/acre or 40 to 60 kg/ha
Frost tolerance
- -1°C
Cover Crops and Intercrops Others Pure Species
Chicory
Other Pure Species
Features
- Asteraceae family
- Biennial plant
- Able to mobilize large quantities of minerals
- Restores a significant amount of nitrogen to the soil
- Taproot can grow very deep
- Very drought-resistant
Seeding rate
- 4 to 5 lb/acre or 5 to 6 kg/ha
Frost tolerance
- -25°C
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