Sow in cool seasons
Spring or late summer, 1/4–1" deep.
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Sinapis alba
80 - 90Days to maturity
A seed worth growing
Yellow Mustard Cover Crop Seed
About this variety
A fast mustard for weed and pest control.
Yellow mustard grows fast in cool weather and smothers weeds. Its residues contain glucosinolates that can suppress soilborne fungi and nematodes.
To use it as a biofumigant, mow at flowering, before seed sets, and work it into the soil right away. Best sown in fall.
About 80–90 days to flowering. Open-pollinated.
Specs
- Average 66,200 seeds per lb.
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestKeep away from brassica crops
Shared pests and diseases.
Light seeding rates
Mustard 1/4 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Mow at bloom
Work in or tarp right away for biofumigation.
Growing Information
What they do
Cover-crop brassicas such as mustard, oilseed radish and forage turnip grow fast in cool weather, make plenty of biomass, hold soil, break up compaction and suppress weeds. They contain compounds that can help suppress some soil diseases and pests, and they scavenge nutrients well, though winter-killed plants may release nitrogen before the next crop can use it; sow them in an overwintering mix to hold it longer. Some types can be grazed.
Rotation
Do not plant them ahead of cabbage-family vegetables, since they share pests and diseases.
Sowing
Sow 1/4–1" deep depending on seed size. Drill, or broadcast and cover lightly. Spring and late-summer sowings do best; radish and turnip are best sown in late summer or fall so they root well instead of bolting.
Seeding rate
Use the high end when broadcasting. Mustard: 1/4 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. (5–15 lb. per acre). Oilseed radish: 1/2 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. (10–20 lb. per acre). Turnip: 1/4 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. (5–8 lb. per acre).
Soil
Most do well at pH 5.5–8.5 in fertile, free-draining soil. Seed germinates in soil from about 45 to 85°F (7–29°C).
Termination
Mow or till at flowering. For the biofumigant effect, mow at bloom and work it in or tarp it right away. They winter-kill reliably in Zone 6 and colder.
Seeds per lb.
About 66,200 on average.
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