SF 167 Summer Biomass Mix
Soil First 167 Summer Biomass is a robust cover crop mix featuring a base of warm-season annuals specifically designed to optimize biomass production while being well-suited for grazing. This mix is highly adaptable, tolerating a wide range of conditions, including poor soil, low pH, and drought environments. The diverse species included in the blend promote enhanced microbial activity, which in turn improves soil aggregate stability. This makes Soil First 167 Summer Biomass an excellent choice for improving soil health while providing high-quality forage for livestock.
Key features
- Warm-season annuals for optimized biomass
- Uniquely suited for grazing
- Tolerates poor soil, low pH, & drought environments
- Enhanced microbial activity improves soil aggregates
25% Greensugar TR Sorghum x Sudangrass
20% Iron & Clay Cow Peas
15% Perform Pearl Millet
10% German Millet
10% Defender 265 Oats
5% Sunn Hemp
5% Forage Collards
5% Peredovik Sunflowers
5% Hybrid Brassica
TERMINATION
A frost will terminate sorghum x sudangrass, millet, sunflowers, cowpeas, and sunn hemp. Brassica species will terminate with multiple nights in the teens. If any brassicas overwinter, glyphosate and 2,4-D provide adequate control.
CONSIDERATIONS
Sorghum x Sudangrass presents the opportunity for prussic acid toxicity, especially after fall frosts. Nitrogen applications are highly recommended if the goal is to maximize forage production; however, those same fertility supplements can pose an increased threat of elevated nitrates in sorghum x sudangrass after plants are stressed.
