Peaceful Valley Basic Erosion Control Mix - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

The Peaceful Valley General Purpose Erosion Mix is a practical choice for gardeners, homesteaders, and landowners seeking a fast-growing solution to soil erosion and weed suppression. This annual mix combines hardy grasses and legumes that establish quickly to create a dense ground cover, reducing runoff and protecting soil structure. Nitrocoated® seed enhances germination and early growth, making it a reliable option for slopes, bare patches, and transitional planting zones.

Adapted to a wide range of soil types and climates, this mix thrives in full sun to partial shade and plays an important role in organic land care practices. It not only holds soil in place but also builds long-term fertility by improving soil texture and promoting beneficial microbial activity. Perfect for orchard understories, disturbed areas, or restoration projects, the erosion mix can be broadcast and lightly raked into prepared soil in spring or fall.

Whether you’re preparing land for future planting, improving water retention, or simply maintaining healthy, resilient soil, this general-purpose blend offers a natural and low-maintenance solution. It also supports habitat restoration and pollinator activity by creating a biologically active ground layer.

For additional cover crops that enhance soil health, explore our full collection of cover crop seeds.

Peaceful Valley General Purpose Erosion Mix – Nitrocoated® Seed

Did You Know? Ground cover mixes not only protect soil from erosion but also improve organic matter and biodiversity in the root zone.

• Application Rate: 1–3 lb/1000 sq ft or 35–50 lb/acre
• Inoculant: No additional inoculant is needed. The legume seed is already coated with the appropriate Rhizobium bacteria to support nodulation and nitrogen fixation.
• Germination: 5–7 Days
• Plant Height: 3'
• Uses: Erosion control, livestock forage
• Facts to Note: Low-cost erosion control and range mix. Palatable for most livestock. Plant in fall. Contains: Annual ryegrass, common barley, crimson clover, and rose clover.

Note for certified organic growers: Nitrocoated seed is conventionally grown, non-GMO seed with no fungicide or insecticide seed treatment applied before coating. The coating contains certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder, and an OMRI-approved peat-based inoculant, applied through an OMRI-approved process on a dedicated Nitrocoated-seed treatment line.