Kern County

Cover Crops

Cover cropping is recommended for use in agronomic practices to improve soil health, increase water holding capacity, suppress weeds, reduce surface evaporation, provide forage, and prevent soil erosion. 

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Cover Crop vendors in California

The cover crop seed list includes sources for conventional, as well as, organic and untreated seed.

The listing provided is for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by University of California Cooperative Extension, nor is criticism implied of similar companies that are not included.

If you would like any vendor information added or edited, please email mridoutt@ucanr.edu

CompanyPhoneLocationAddress

 

 

Gar Bennett

 

 

559-638-6311Fresno

8246 Crawford Ave,            Reedley, CA 93654

559-582-9336Kings955 S. Commerce Way
Lemoore, CA 93245
559-670-3278Kings10538 14th Ave.
Armona, CA 93202
661-535-6191Kern19464 Creek Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93314

Kamprath Seeds

800-466-9959San Joaquin205 Stockton Street
Manteca, CA 95337

L.A. Hearne Seeds

800-253-7346Monterey512 Metz Rd
King City, CA 93930

 

Santa Maria Seeds

805-922-5757Santa Barbara2390 A Street
Santa Maria, CA 93455
831-385-3904Monterey111 E. San Antonio Dr
King City, CA 93930

S&S Seeds

805-684-0436Santa Barbara6155 Carpinteria Ave,  Carpinteria, CA 93013

Mistletoe Carter Seeds

805-968-4818Santa Barbara780 Glen Annie Rd #1426
Goleta, CA 93117

Stover Seed

213-626-9668Los Angeles

9180 San Fernando Rd.            Sun Valley, CA 9152

Last updated: August 3rd 2022

Types of Cover Crops

 

Cover crop report for 2020-2021 trials

Report for Southern San Joaquin Cover Crop Trials Corrected

Or watch this video about these trials: 

Cover crop report for 2019-2020 trial

Guide to Shafter cover crop demo