SECTION: Seed Collections, Basic Beginning Seed Collections,

Ecology Action Special Mix – For years we have been recommending a formulation of fava, vetch, wheat and rye as a particularly beneficial compost crop for your garden. We are now offering this as a pre-mixed packet of wheat, vetch, and rye, along with a separate packet of favas, which are planted separately.

SEEDS PER PACKET: 1500

SOURCE CODE: C

PLANTING DEPTH: broadcast and rake in

WHEN TO PLANT: fall for overwintwering and usable grain, or spring for quick cover and compost.

PACKET LABEL INSTRUCTIONS: A mix of wheat, vetch and rye which is cold-hardy in most sections of the country. Each packet will cover 100 sq ft. Broadcast onto clean loose ground in early to mid fall.Rake into keep birds from eating seed. Will sprout with fall rains, or when watered. Fava beans in second packet are hand planted separately. If spring-sown, will make compost but not grain.