Peaceful Valley Good Bug Blend - Nitrocoated (lb)

Peaceful Valley Good Bug Blend. This easy-to-grow insectary mix was pioneered to create a reliable habitat for beneficial insects. Carefully designed by our team, it includes plant varieties proven to attract and sustain native and introduced beneficials such as predatory mites and wasps, ladybugs, lacewings, syrphids, tachinids, predaceous beetles, and more. By providing continuous food and shelter, this blend helps manage aphids, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied pests, reducing the need for chemicals and supporting healthy organic growing systems.

Ideal for planting along borders, between crop rows, or in dedicated insectary strips, this mix promotes pollination, strengthens ecological balance, and improves soil structure over time. Nitrocoated seeds enhance germination and early root development, making the blend well-suited to a variety of soil conditions. Many included species also act as dynamic accumulators, drawing nutrients up from the soil profile and boosting fertility for nearby crops.

Field-proven for more than a decade in both large and small-scale systems, the Good Bug Blend is versatile enough for wilder areas such as field edges, ditchbanks, and fence rows. Sow in spring or late summer for best results, and enjoy a thriving, biodiverse habitat that supports pollinators and natural pest control throughout the season.

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• Application Rate: Drill or broadcast 10–15 lb/acre, or 0.5 lb/1,000 sq ft
• Bloom Time: Begins 45–90 days after planting and continues for years
• Plant Height: Average 18" (some plants may reach up to 6' depending on fertility, water, and competition)
• Uses: Attracts beneficial insects, enhances pollination, supports pest management, and improves soil fertility
• Facts to Note: Only 1–5% of your land planted in this mix is usually enough to see good results
• Contains: Crimson Clover, Red Clover, Nungarin Subclover, Yellow Sweet Clover, Hykon Rose Clover, White Clover, Semi & Non Dormant Alfalfa, Coriander, Daikon Radish, Dill, Red Radish, Carrot, Calendula, California Buckwheat, Baby's Breath, Sweet Alyssum, White Yarrow, Caraway, Celery, Fennel, and Parsley

Did You Know? Beneficial insects not only suppress pests but also improve pollination, helping boost yields in organic and regenerative systems.

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Note to Certified Organic Growers from Manufacturer: Nitro-coated seed is conventionally grown seed that has had an organically accepted seed coating applied to it. The seed itself is conventionally grown, non-GMO, and untreated (no fungicides or insecticide seed treatment applied) prior to coating. The seed coat consists of certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder (glue), and peat peat-based inoculant that is also OMRI-approved and organically accepted. The seed coating is applied in a OMRI-approved process in a separate treatment line that only produces Nitro-coated seeds.