Smoky PeakBlend
Smoky PeakBlend combines annual ryegrass, hairy vetch, and white clover into a cool season blend that delivers across most cover crop objectives at the highest levels. But what sets the Smoky apart is where it thrives — in the shade.
All three species in this blend carry good to excellent shade tolerance, making the Smoky the go-to choice for producers who aerial apply cover crops into standing soybean fields. Getting a cover crop to survive and establish under the canopy of a cash crop is one of the real challenges of aerial application. The Smoky was built specifically to meet that challenge — giving you improved stand and growth even in low-light conditions.
Note: Hairy vetch in this mix may be coated or uncoated based on availability.
Season: Cool Season
Seeding Dates: 6 to 10 weeks before average first frost
Seeding Rates:
- Aerial: 15 lb/A
- Broadcast: 13 lb/A
- Drilled: 10 lb/A, 1/2" deep
- Precision: Not recommended
Emergence
- Annual ryegrass: 14 days
- Hairy vetch: 14 days
- White clover: 10 days
Inoculant: Pre-inoculated
Inter-seeding: Yes — contact a specialist for details