{"title":"Forages \u0026 Cover Crops","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed varieties and mixes selected for cover cropping, erosion control, soil building, and wildlife forage. These species protect and improve soil between growing seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-winter-rye-chicory-seed-mix-5-lbs-10-lbs-15-lbs-20-l-_pos-2-_sid-36b9c8846-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Winter Rye + Chicory Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant ground that’s working for you almost all year — cover in the cold months and forage in the heat? This two-species blend is built to hand off from one season to the next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOld Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Winter Rye + Chicory is a purpose-built blend of two complementary species. Winter rye (Secale cereale) is a cold-hardy cover crop — a plant grown to protect and build soil — that establishes in fall, holds the ground over winter, and produces heavy growth (biomass) in spring. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial forb (a broad-leaved, non-grass plant) that comes back each year and hits its stride in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTogether they give you a “living root” in the soil in nearly every season. Chicory’s deep taproot (3+ ft) mines minerals (pulls nutrients up from deep soil) and breaks up hardpan (the compacted layer that blocks water and roots), while rye’s fibrous roots build topsoil organic matter. Rye is also allelopathic — it releases natural compounds that suppress weed-seed germination (a plant trait, not a herbicide product) — and chicory’s canopy shades out summer weeds. For wildlife, you get multi-season attraction: rye in fall and winter, chicory in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eNear year-round cover: \u003c\/b\u003ecold-season rye plus warm-season chicory keep living roots in the soil across the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-depth soil building: \u003c\/b\u003erye’s fibrous mat plus chicory’s deep taproot improve soil at different levels at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; 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mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eYear-round cover crop and soil-health program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMulti-season deer and wildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePasture renovation and forage diversification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil compaction relief and mineral cycling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRegenerative and no-till systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Agricultural forage \u0026amp; cover-crop blend, NOT a residential lawn: \u003c\/b\u003erye reaches 3–5 ft and chicory is a forage plant — this blend has low foot-traffic tolerance and is not a turf lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Plant shallow: \u003c\/b\u003ethe blend includes small, light-favoring chicory seed — sow ¼–½ in. deep; do not plant deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRye allelopathy is a natural weed-suppressing trait, not a herbicide product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTerminate rye in spring (roll-crimp, mow, or graze); the chicory continues below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSeed only — not a fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination — uncoated, with no fillers or dyes. We test for purity and germination so each bag performs consistently for farmers, hunters, and land managers who expect real results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560534876293,"sku":"KM-N6ZX-EZXS","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560534941829,"sku":"VP-OVNG-RMLC","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560534909061,"sku":"JY-54DU-F4FE","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560534974597,"sku":"P1-MZFM-KAO4","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfWinterRye_Chicory-GrassSeedLawnMix.jpg?v=1774982516"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-chicory-other-forages-_pos-1-_sid-89d26d402-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Chicory Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium Chicory seed (Cichorium intybus) from Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Tuff Turf collection. High purity, excellent germination, and proven performance for other forages applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChicory is a perennial other forages species prized for its versatility and reliable performance. This premium seed delivers consistent results for farmers, land managers, and gardeners seeking quality other forages seed for a variety of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep taproot mines minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh protein (15-25%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural dewormer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePasture improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eForage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePollinator habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quality Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurity: 95-98%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination: 85-90%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeed Seed: \u0026lt;0.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Crop Seed: ≤0.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInert Matter: 2-4%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSDA Zones: 4-9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil pH: 5.5-7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Rate (Pure Stand): 4-6 lbs\/acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Rate (Mix): 2-4 lbs\/acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Depth: 1\/8-1\/4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest Planting Time: Early spring or late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Tuff Turf Chicory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike generic seed, our Chicory is tested for purity, germination, and vigor. Each bag delivers consistent, reliable results backed by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 lb – Small plots \u0026amp; gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 lb – Medium projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 lb – Larger areas \u0026amp; overseeding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 lb – Farm \u0026amp; land management\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560541266053,"sku":"HF-56O6-XYIR","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560541331589,"sku":"VS-D6SC-S16Z","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560541298821,"sku":"1O-XL9M-CG8E","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560541364357,"sku":"AV-PX4N-7YTI","price":136.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfChicory_OtherForages_31a66644-b1f7-46bb-8438-cb129fb941ca.jpg?v=1775035865"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-buckwheat-other-forages-_pos-1-_sid-2d5671ff0-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Buckwheat Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed cover — fast? Buckwheat goes from seed to a weed-choking carpet of white flowers in about a month, then feeds the bees while it works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eOld Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a warm-season cover crop — a plant you grow to protect and improve the ground between cash crops. It is the fastest-establishing one available: it reaches canopy closure (when the leaves grow together and shade the soil) in just 2–3 weeks and full bloom in 30–40 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThat speed makes it a natural “smother crop” — it shades out weeds before they can establish, so you can clean up weedy ground without herbicides. Its roots also “mine” phosphorus, pulling it from the soil and cycling it into a form your next crop can actually use. And its nectar-rich flowers make it a premier pollinator plant. Used as a green manure (a crop grown to be tilled back in to feed the soil), it conditions tired ground in a single short season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastest establishment: \u003c\/b\u003ecanopy closure in 2–3 weeks and full bloom in about a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural weed smother: \u003c\/b\u003erapid shading chokes out weeds — herbicide-free field clean-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinator powerhouse: \u003c\/b\u003enectar-rich blooms feed honeybees, native bees, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhosphorus cycler: \u003c\/b\u003eunlocks soil phosphorus and makes it available to the following crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrives in poor soil: \u003c\/b\u003eperforms on acidic, sandy, low-fertility ground where other crops struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eQuick summer cover between cash crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeed suppression and field clean-up (smother crop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePollinator habitat and honeybee forage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil conditioning and phosphorus cycling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWildlife food plots and beneficial-insect support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Frost-sensitive annual cover crop, NOT a permanent lawn: \u003c\/b\u003ebuckwheat is a short-lived summer cover, killed by the first hard frost — it is not a residential turf grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMow or lightly incorporate at full bloom (about 30–40 days) to prevent volunteer seedlings from self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant only after all frost risk has passed (soil 55°F+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSeed only — not a fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination — uncoated, with no fillers or dyes. We test for purity and germination so each bag performs consistently for farmers, gardeners, and land managers who expect real results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560541397125,"sku":"Y6-7IY3-HHJH","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560541462661,"sku":"OU-XG9W-MZTD","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560541429893,"sku":"TB-RB7A-XCM4","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560541495429,"sku":"10-06SB-MXHW","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfBuckwheat_OtherForages_14f01c3d-8c38-4e07-ae54-7255cdc2c8b6.jpg?v=1775035827"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-millet-other-forages-_pos-1-_sid-d4ea286df-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Millet Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGot wet, low-lying ground that drowns other summer crops — and ducks you’d like to keep around? Japanese Millet turns that soggy spot into a fast, high-energy plot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eOld Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Japanese Millet (Echinochloa esculenta) is a warm-season annual grass — a grass that grows only in the warm months and dies at frost. Also called Billion Dollar Grass, it grows explosively once soils warm, building heavy biomass (lots of plant material) and high-energy grain in a short 60–90 day season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eIts standout trait is moisture: almost uniquely among summer grasses, it thrives in wet, heavy, and poorly drained soils where other crops drown — which is why it’s a favorite for marsh edges, wetland buffers, and managed impoundments (controlled, flooded wetland areas). The nutrient-dense grain is a heavy draw for ducks, geese, and gamebirds, and at 3–5 feet tall the stand doubles as wildlife cover. For livestock it makes palatable summer grazing and “green-chop” (freshly cut forage fed to animals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremier waterfowl grain: \u003c\/b\u003ea heavy crop of nutrient-dense seed that draws ducks, geese, and gamebirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast summer forage: \u003c\/b\u003egrazing-ready in 45–60 days, filling the gap when cool-season pastures slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eWet-soil specialist: \u003c\/b\u003ethrives in moist, heavy, poorly drained ground where most summer grasses fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eTall cover: \u003c\/b\u003egrows 3–5 ft, providing habitat for gamebirds and songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow maintenance: \u003c\/b\u003efast 5–10 day germination and quick canopy that outcompetes most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWaterfowl and duck food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSummer forage and emergency grazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWildlife habitat and gamebird cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCover crop on wet and marginal land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWarm-season annual in forage rotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Frost-sensitive warm-season annual, NOT a permanent lawn: \u003c\/b\u003ethe first hard frost kills it — plan grazing or grain harvest before freeze. It is not a residential turf grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant only after soils reach a steady 60°F+ (warm-season crop).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBest on moist to wet ground — it is a wet-soil species, not a drought crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSeed only — not a fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination — uncoated, with no fillers or dyes. We test for purity and germination so each bag performs consistently for farmers, hunters, and land managers who expect real results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560541528197,"sku":"LJ-42U1-7WDQ","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560541560965,"sku":"1C-K4D8-3VPE","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560541593733,"sku":"HU-FDJB-DXWO","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560541626501,"sku":"YL-XJFF-DN8O","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfMillet_OtherForages_f24875d9-538e-418d-a76e-5073bccca802.jpg?v=1775035817"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldcobblersfarm.com\/collections\/forages-cover-crops.oembed","provider":"Old Cobblers Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}