Common 50/50 Pea & Oat Mix
A premix of peas and oats developed for forage production or as a cover crop. The mix generates a high tonage, high protein crop.
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Northern Zone Planting Dates |
March - April |
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Transitional Zone Planting Dates |
March - April |
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Southern Zone Planting Dates |
Not recommended |
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Planting Depth |
1/2 inch |
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Amount of Sunlight |
Full Sunlight |
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Soil pH |
Above 5.8 |
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Fertilizer |
Balanced mixture - soil test for best results |
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Protein |
Grains are combined with forage peas to increase protein levels of harvested forage. Protein levels vary depending on harvest date and proper soil fertility. |
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Nutrition |
Peas and grains are combined to increase the protein and energy levels of harvested forage. Fiber levels are also reduced to improve feed intake of grain forages alone. |
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Primary Usage |
Forage |
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Soil Type |
All |
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How to Plant |
Conventional and No-till planters. |
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When to Plant |
Early planting allows for slow, steady growth, preserved moisture, and reduced evaporation. |
Seeding Rate:
100 - 120 lbs./acre
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