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Phacelia

Phacelia is a rapidly growing cover crop that will reduce nitrogen leaching and suppress weeds, with a beneficial root structure.

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Sowing rate: 5-7.5 kg/ha (2-3 kg/acre)
Frost tolerance: Poor
Biomass: Lower biomass than many other cover crops, but it works extremely well as part of a mixture and the recommendation would be to sow it with other cover crops
Pests & diseases: Generally not a problem.

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Sowing rate	5-7.5 kg/ha (2-3 kg/acre)
Sowing time	May to late June
Sowing depth	15 mm (1/2 inch)
Sowing instructions	Drill into a fine tilth Moist and warm soil conditions Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact
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