Choose first, calculate second
Use this chart to narrow the species or mixture. Then take the selected product’s current seeding rate to the Cover Crop Seed Rate Calculator. Rate, treatment, inoculation, and seasonal fit remain product-specific.
Want a shorter path to a recommendation? Use the Cover Crop Selector for Home Gardens to answer a few quick questions and get recommendations for your growing space, season, garden goals, seed amount, and inoculant needs.
Check Legume Inoculation Before Planting
When the plan includes a legume, confirm whether the seed is raw, coated, or Nitrocoated and whether it needs compatible rhizobia. Compare seed inoculants, then return to Cover Crop Seeds for planting-rate and management details.