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.
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
| Company | Phone | Location | Address |
| 559-638-6311 | Fresno | 8246 Crawford Ave, Reedley, CA 93654 |
| 559-582-9336 | Kings | 955 S. Commerce Way Lemoore, CA 93245 | |
| 559-670-3278 | Kings | 10538 14th Ave. Armona, CA 93202 | |
| 661-535-6191 | Kern | 19464 Creek Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93314 | |
| Kamprath Seeds | 800-466-9959 | San Joaquin | 205 Stockton Street Manteca, CA 95337 |
| L.A. Hearne Seeds | 800-253-7346 | Monterey | 512 Metz Rd King City, CA 93930 |
| 805-922-5757 | Santa Barbara | 2390 A Street Santa Maria, CA 93455 |
| 831-385-3904 | Monterey | 111 E. San Antonio Dr King City, CA 93930 | |
| S&S Seeds | 805-684-0436 | Santa Barbara | 6155 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 |
| Mistletoe Carter Seeds | 805-968-4818 | Santa Barbara | 780 Glen Annie Rd #1426 Goleta, CA 93117 |
| Stover Seed | 213-626-9668 | Los 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