{"product_id":"peaceful-valley-orchard-cover-crop-mix","title":"Peaceful Valley Orchard Cover Crop Mix LB","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"127\"\u003ePeaceful Valley Orchard Cover Crop Mix is designed to support healthier, more resilient fruit and nut trees by improving the soil environment around them. Planted between orchard rows or around established trees, this diverse seed blend helps build organic matter, reduce weed pressure, protect bare soil, and encourage more active soil biology throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"504\"\u003eThe legume portion of the mix, including fava beans, field peas, and common vetch, helps fix atmospheric nitrogen and return it to the soil as the plants break down. This creates a natural nutrient cycle that supports vigorous tree growth without relying only on added fertilizers. As the cover crop matures and decomposes, it contributes valuable biomass that improves soil structure, moisture retention, and nutrient availability around tree roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"956\"\u003eGrasses and broadleaf species in the blend add important orchard benefits. Triticale and cereal ryegrass help create quick groundcover that shades the soil and competes with weeds, reducing competition for water and nutrients. Radish helps loosen compacted areas and improves soil tilth, while yellow mustard adds fast-growing biomass and diversity to the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1668\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eUse this mix as a living groundcover in orchards, vineyards, and perennial food plantings where long-term soil health matters. Over time, regular cover cropping can help create a more stable, fertile, and biologically active orchard floor—giving trees a stronger foundation for healthy growth, better establishment, and productive seasons ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eBuilds organic matter around fruit and nut trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eHelps fix nitrogen naturally with legumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eSuppresses weeds between orchard rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eProtects soil from erosion and surface crusting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eSupports healthier soil structure and moisture retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eIdeal for orchards, vineyards, and perennial plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eSeeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 100–130 pounds per acre. Raw seed requires Inoculant. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/garden-combination-mix-inoculant-treats-50-lbs\"\u003eGarden Combination Mix Inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42141457088625,"sku":"SCM260","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SCM260-B.png?v=1780496687","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/peaceful-valley-orchard-cover-crop-mix","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}