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CP43 Prairie Strips Mix
Diverse native mix for in-field CP43 prairie strips (STRIPS).
CP43 Prairie Strips (the STRIPS practice) puts narrow diverse native prairie inside row-crop fields to reduce runoff, capture nutrients, and boost biodiversity. Our CP43 mix packs high species diversity into a footprint sized for in-field strips and contour buffers.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 7–9 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre; 1/2 acre and full acre bags standard
- When to plant
- Dormant seed late fall through early spring.
- Site fit
- In-field contour strips and footslope strips on row-crop ground.
Highlights
- Diverse native grass and forb mix
- Built to STRIPS research recommendations
- Reduces sediment and nutrient runoff
- Meets USDA CP43 spec
Common use cases
- — In-field CP43 prairie strips
- — Contour buffer strips
- — Footslope and headland strips
FAQ
How much do prairie strips actually reduce runoff?
Iowa State's STRIPS research shows converting ~10% of a field to prairie strips can cut sediment loss by ~95% and nutrient loss by ~70%. Results vary by slope and soil.
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