The use of cover crops is an important part of our operation. We also harvest some seed for sale. Some of the main ones we currently sell are:

Currently available seed

Call 541-905-2111 or email alana.kenagyfamilyfarm@gmail.com to place an order or inquire

about more info.

Cuttings available of:

Snowberry – Symphoricarpos albus

Spirea – Spiraea douglasii

Native Perennials:

Blue-eyed Grass – Sisyrinchium idahoense

Blue Wild Rye – Elymus glaucus

California Oatgrass – Danthonia californica

Common Camas/Great Camas – Camassia quamash/ Camassia leichtlinii

Fringecup – Tellima grandiflora

Slender Cinquefoil – Potentilla gracilis

Roemer’s Fescue – Festuca roemerii

Self Heal – Prunella vulgaris

Slender Hairgrass – Deschampsia elongate

Wolly Sunflower/ Oregon Sunshine

Annuals

Sweet Alyssum – Lobularia maritima

Farewell-to-spring – Clarkia amoena

American Sloughgrass – Beckmannia syzigachne

Cover Crop Seed:

Golden Flax

Common Vetch

Cereal Rye

Lacy Phacelia

Saia Oats

Buckwheat

Sudan Grass

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Sudan Grass

A narrow-stemmed, warm-season bunchgrass that can get up to 7ft tall if left un-mowed. Originally from Sudan, generally dies off well over winter in the Northwest. It is great for increasing soil organic matter, cycling nutrients, and suppressing weeds. Deeply penetrating roots also loosen soil and reduce nematode and symphylan populations as they decompose. It requires warm soil to germinate and can be planted when these conditions are available in late spring through mid-summer. Cornell University recommends an seeding rate of 30 lb/acre for biomass and nematode control or a 50 lb/acre for weed control.

Common Vetch

A vigorous, viney, annual legume that produces sizable amounts of green matter, attracts beneficial insects and provides good coverage for weed suppression. It is also commonly used for forage and can be planted well as part of a mix with small grains or ryegrass. Can be seeded in spring or fall at rates between 40-60 lb/acre.

Phacelia

phacelia and vetch

A purple, nectar-rich flower with a long flowering period. It is a great attractant for bees and beneficial insects. As a cover-crop it is easy to manage, fast establishing, weed-suppressing, with a long and planting window through spring, summer and fall. Seeding rate is around 4 lb/acre.