Seed & Planting · Cover crops
Cover Crops Seeding Rate Calculator
Calculate seeding rate and seed needs for cover crops. Get population, spacing, and seed quantity recommendations.
Target Population
500 000 plants/acre
Row Spacing
7 inches
Seeds Per Pound
15 000
Planting Depth
0.5-1.5 inches
Input
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plants/acre
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Tips & Best Practices
- Plant as soon as possible after cash crop harvest.
- Mix species for multiple benefits (legume + grass + brassica).
- Cereal rye is the most reliable fall-planted cover crop.