Cover Crop Mix Calculator
Design multi-species cover crop seeding mixes by balancing grasses, legumes, and brassicas with appropriate seeding rates and cost estimates.
Inputs
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Results
Mix Seeding Rate (lbs/acre)
26.8
Total Seed Cost
$804
Total Seed Needed (lbs)536
Seed Cost Per Acre$40.2
Est. N Fixation (lbs N/acre)32
Grass Seed Needed (lbs)400
Total Legume Seed120
Total Brassica Seed16
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter field acreage, primary cover crop goal (nitrogen fixation, erosion control, weed suppression, etc.).
- Select species mix components and enter desired seeding rate contribution (%) per species.
- Read blended seeding rate (lb/acre) for each component and total mix rate.
- Verify the mix meets your organic certification plan and soil health goals.
- Adjust species percentages based on availability, cost, and termination timing requirements.
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