Organic and Diverse Seed Mixes for Ecologically-Minded Farms and Working Lands

What’s the buzz about?

For decades we’ve known that cover crops improve soil fertility and break disease cycles. However, the list of benefits and uses just keeps growing: improved water infiltration, enhanced nutrient cycling, reduced soil compaction, better water holding capacity, weed suppression, nutrient cycling, water quality protection, excess N sequestration, erosion prevention, biodiversity enrichment, pest control, temperature modulation, pollinator habitat support. All this and good looks too!

At Buzz Seeds we believe that all cover crop mixes should support pollinators. That’s why we design our mixes to maximize floral resources. We work closely with local natural resource experts to make sure that none of our seeds will become problem weeds.

We support the use of organic and low-input farming practices. We source as many organic seeds as we can, and NONE of our conventional seeds are GMO or treated with materials that are not OMRI-approved.

Why Diversity Matters

When planting a cover crop, one can include many species that serve multiple functions in order to build resiliency into your farming system. With diverse seed mixes, you can expect an even stand that:

  • responds to small-scale variations in soil

  • adapts to seasonal variations

  • synergistically supports its individual components

  • supports pollinators and natural enemies

  • enhances general on-farm biodiversity including insects, birds and microbes

Pollinator Pathway Mix at Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR

Serving the Willamette Valley and Beyond

No matter your farming goals, we have a mix that fits. Give us a call for a phone consultation!