{"title":"Cover Crops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover crops are planted to protect and improve the soil between or alongside cash crops. Depending on the species and application, they help reduce erosion, improve soil structure, capture nutrients, suppress weeds, add organic matter, and support overall soil health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichardson Seed® offers cover crop species and blends suited to Western Canadian growing conditions and a range of agricultural objectives. From building biomass and protecting bare soil to improving nutrient cycling and supporting crop rotations, the right cover crop helps keep productive land working even when a cash crop is not in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith more than 40 years in the seed business, Richardson Seed combines quality seed with TerraLink’s agronomic expertise, fertilizers, and crop inputs to support successful establishment and help growers get more from every acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alleyway-mix","title":"Alleyway Cover Crop Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlleyway Cover Crop Seed Mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-growing, shade-tolerant mixture designed for soil stabilization and erosion control in between rows of berries, vineyards and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mixture is NOT intended for forage production and due to the presence of endophyte-enhanced grass species, can be harmful to livestock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/EZdRDc-TS5FKpde-qXmZSjgByezot2ecSfrRRRFSlS_C1A?e=YlIKKD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41147850424526,"sku":"TL02101070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_be4b187f-27cf-4866-b412-51b794bab653.jpg?v=1651012732"},{"product_id":"okanagan-vineyard-mix","title":"Okanagan Vineyard \/ Orchard Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA low-growing, shade-tolerant seed mixture especially created for soil stabilization and erosion control for vineyards and orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mixture is NOT intended for forage production and due to the presence of endophyte-enhanced grass species, can be harmful to livestock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/ETmG9FKvh91LtvclEoCid5kByG5WIj3o5OlNP1GmzrWPYg?e=bnR2tJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41147868840142,"sku":"TL02230658","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_994c5f80-8ce1-4945-bf70-60c582045eb6.jpg?v=1651013023"},{"product_id":"oats-peas-vetch-spring-mix","title":"Oats, Peas \u0026 Vetch Spring Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring cover crop or inter-crop blend of \u003cstrong\u003eOats, Field Peas and Spring Vetch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Oats are a small grain cereal crop that is particularly useful as a nurse crop for legumes and in rotation with vegetables as they grow quickly and kill easily. Field Peas and Spring Vetch provide a spring source of nitrogen, suppress field weeds, attract beneficials, and add organic matter to soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/EeQnMmE6OqtOiuWUA-U_lsYBEpWJC3R7_ruv2brxVAN5Ag?e=p0l9eh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41147876606158,"sku":"TL02201010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_29863448-9769-461e-a706-2a34ad5c3a34.jpg?v=1651012996"},{"product_id":"barley","title":"Barley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick establishing cereal that will die down after first few frosts. Prefers alkaline and light soil. Used most commonly as a cover crop in the Fraser Valley, but can be harvested for feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 lbs\/acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41147899773134,"sku":"TL02015000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_9b9ba31a-9ff8-4910-8644-12407445655d.jpg?v=1651012752"},{"product_id":"fall-rye","title":"Fall Rye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall rye is a quick establishing cereal cover crop that can germinate at low temperatures. Very winterhardy and can withstand poor soils. Used most commonly as a cover crop in the Fraser Valley, but can be harvested for feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 lbs\/acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41147922317518,"sku":"TL02015150","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_07ad6183-5d87-4da1-a071-77c650cf0700.jpg?v=1651012839"},{"product_id":"oats","title":"Oats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick establishing cereal that will die down after the first few frosts. Prefers acidic and loamy soil. Used most commonly as a cover crop in the Fraser Valley, but can be harvested for feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 lbs\/acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41147924316366,"sku":"TL02015350","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_279b0d17-685f-43f1-b0ea-d58b71f283f3.jpg?v=1651012914"},{"product_id":"fall-rye-peas-vetch-mix","title":"Fall Rye, Peas, Vetch Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fall Rye Peas Vetch mix germinates at low temperatures and is winter hardy. It crowds out weeds, is a good soil cover and improves soil when tilled in, preparing it for next year's crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/Ee9sCPxbjIhIj_vW0BXoyWIBMN_QFYdEWt-aSCppMWHEjQ?e=nOepHD\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41245899129038,"sku":"TL02201000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_f04d842c-1ff5-483c-b088-6db1bdd32a1c.jpg?v=1654804062"},{"product_id":"alsike-clover","title":"Alsike Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlsike Clover \u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrifolium hybridum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e is included in a number of commonly used pasture mixes. This plant is well adapted to cool climates and heavy, poorly drained clay soils. Alsike Clover grows 15-30 inches in height and is differentiated from red clover, with a small pink flower that forms at the ends of secondary branches from the main stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":41811425624270,"sku":"TL02003000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_fcbd789d-3305-4ae6-ae8b-0d2efe26cefb.jpg?v=1675709536"},{"product_id":"vetch-winter","title":"Vetch Winter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHairy Vetch \u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVicia villosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e is an annual leguminous cover crop that is winter hardy and fixes large amounts of nitrogen (N) that help meet N needs of the following crop, protects soil from erosion, helps with soil tilth and provides weed control during growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41811427885262,"sku":"TL02012600","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_47ff96b1-7b8e-4500-93e6-b9dc54b46d3c.jpg?v=1675709738"},{"product_id":"vetch-spring","title":"Vetch Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVetch is an annual leguminous cover crop that fixes large amounts of nitrogen (N) that help meet N needs of the following crop, protects soil from erosion, helps with soil tilth and provides weed control during spring growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41811428376782,"sku":"TL02012550","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_16462660-41bf-44d5-8ec0-d6fdff6a4473.jpg?v=1675709847"},{"product_id":"winter-peas","title":"Winter Peas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter Peas \u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e are an annual legume commonly used as a cover crop to fix nitrogen into the soil. Winter Peas grow rapidly under cool conditions, add considerable biomass to the soil, and can withstand freezing temperatures of -12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41811429130446,"sku":"TL02012100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_066af708-5438-4ad3-8dde-f0cde0ad7f87.jpg?v=1675709904"},{"product_id":"annual-ryegrass","title":"Annual Ryegrass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnnual Ryegrass \u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLolium multiflorum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is commonly used for annual hay or grazing applications, with tolerance to excess moisture. Annual Ryegrass is quick establishing and adapted to different soil types, ranging from light-textured sandy soils to heavy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"22.7 kg","offer_id":41811433062606,"sku":"TL02001000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_2e0b0253-904e-449f-b22f-6111fca301ea.jpg?v=1675710304"},{"product_id":"dairy-boost","title":"Dairy Boost","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDairy Boost Cover Crop Mixture\u003c\/strong\u003e is comprised of three plant species to enhance biomass production for cattle, while providing a sturdy cover for the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/EcPogQaRosZDiXxDMxYchD8Ba5e8vvmLTZBZiLeU4pS5cQ?e=5gk533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":42432707395790,"sku":"TL02200950","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 kg","offer_id":43110954991822,"sku":"TL02200951","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/files\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_47f51003-526f-4e27-83aa-66685f610cc2.jpg?v=1709834002"},{"product_id":"wheat-peas-vetch-winter-mix","title":"Wheat, Peas, Vetch Winter Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheat Peas Vetch Winter Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination of Winter Wheat, Winter Vetch and Winter Peas. Winter wheat provides excellent soil cover and scavenges residual nitrogen, while the legumes fix nitrogen, improving soil fertility for the following crop, and offering good forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/IQD95KE2DF8CTq_kjiyUH7y0Afg64XAr6YTmFURbo6ioriQ?e=gGADQR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":42849975992526,"sku":"TL02201015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/files\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg.jpg?v=1730322385"},{"product_id":"fall-rye-radish-turnip-mix","title":"Fall Rye, Radish, Turnip Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFall Rye, Radish, and Turnip Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile forage blend designed to enhance soil health and provide high-quality feed for livestock. Comprising 79% Fall rye, 19% Aerifi radish, and 2% Purple Top turnip, this blend offers excellent winter hardiness, rapid growth, and soil-improving benefits. Fall rye serves as a robust cover crop that protects soil and scavenges nutrients, while Aerifi radish and Turnip radish contribute to soil aeration, nutrient cycling, and increased forage diversity. This combination is ideal for improving soil structure and fertility, while providing nutritious forage for grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/EbHg8XLfN9FCg1NfaojG0HoBIW3qFfQXEdhELdg5HlwV-A?e=ZZlcqQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":42850181087438,"sku":"TL02230661","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/files\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg.jpg?v=1730322385"},{"product_id":"winter-wheat-italian-ryegrass","title":"Winter Wheat \u0026 Italian Ryegrass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA versatile cover crop blend combining the dependable establishment and ground cover of winter wheat with the vigorous growth and fibrous root system of Italian ryegrass. Together, they provide dense soil coverage that helps protect against erosion, capture residual nutrients, add biomass, and improve soil structure. Well suited for maintaining living cover and protecting soil between cropping periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 kg (110 lbs) \/ acre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/IQBWhBs8JPn8RpZ7edEPMeiYAUMeZBNdUgs9B4sJDKiawdQ?e=fnA6i1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":48320721256654,"sku":"TL02200900","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_d8602fca-b804-4d7d-a101-d946daf99b68.jpg?v=1662076149"},{"product_id":"wheat-peas-vetch-spring","title":"Wheat, Peas, Vetch Spring Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for soil health and protection. Winter Wheat is hardy and will protect your covered soils throughout the cold seasons. The Winter Peas and Vetch work to fix soil nitrogen; making it readily available for following crops. Incorporating the crop back into the soil can also add a source of green matter to the field.\u003cbr\u003eCover cropping is a great remedy for increasing soil organic matter, microbial activity, weed control and nutrient recycling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/terralinkhorticulture.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Marketing\/IQC0Lk85HUEyRYGfrzwqnUoCARj1HcsPDuS5pQwOFVpEU2U?e=llpSRF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richardson Seed","offers":[{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":48321248854222,"sku":"TL02201018","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/products\/RS-Seed-Bag-25kg_f04d842c-1ff5-483c-b088-6db1bdd32a1c.jpg?v=1654804062"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3482\/2862\/collections\/GenAIImage_fc730c50-a478-469b-8f64-ed0ca118680b_Modified_1736443602161065-gigapixel-low_resolution_v2-2x.jpg?v=1788281363","url":"https:\/\/tlhort.com\/collections\/cover-crops-1.oembed","provider":"TerraLink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}