Vitalize Seed Company
Nitro Boost - Spring/Summer Blend
Nitro Boost - Spring/Summer Blend
Bulk Pricing
Quantity | Price per Unit |
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5+ Acres | 5% Off |
10+ Acres | $11% Off |
20 Acres (Half Pallet) | 16% Off |
40 Acres (Full Pallet) | 25% Off |
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Vitalize Nitro-Boost™ is a spring and summer powerhouse blend designed to fix nitrogen, fuel wildlife, and supercharge your soil biology. With a carefully curated mix of legumes, forbs, grains, and brassicas—plus SEED ARMR+ coating for stronger starts—Nitro-Boost delivers lush, protein-rich forage while laying the biological groundwork for your fall Carbon Load transition. It’s the ultimate tool for whitetail managers, gardeners, and regenerative farmers who want healthier herds, bigger roots, and more resilient soil.
This 17-species blend thrives in heat, suppresses weeds, and provides rapid-growth forage from early spring through summer. From cowpeas and sunn hemp to buckwheat and hybrid sorghum, each species plays a role in building organic matter, attracting pollinators, and reducing your reliance on synthetic fertilizer. Whether you’re planting food plots, cover crops, or garden beds, Nitro-Boost works in both tilled and no-till systems—bringing life above and below the soil.
22.5 lb. Bag = 1/2 acre
45lbs = 1 acre
Each bag comes with a 4 OZ packet of seed amor + inoculate
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Planting & Management
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What's in Nitro Boost
• Spring Barley
• Forage Peas
• Soybeans
• Eagle Beans
• Cow Peas
• Sunn Hemp
• Buckwheat
• LabLab
• American Joint Vetch
• Sunflowers
• Hybrid Sorghum
• Crimson Clover
• Forage Rape
• Sudan
Seeding Rate
- 🌾 45 lb/acre (1 bag = 1 acre)
- 🏡 Garden beds: 1.5–2 lb per 1,000 sq ft
- 📈 Increase rate by 25–50% if broadcasting or facing heavy browse pressure
Seed Broadcasting
Broadcast – increase by 5%-20% – depending on the thatch layer you are broadcasting into. Less thatch, you will likely need slightly more seed. Note, we have small and large seeds in this mix – intentionally to increase our success for all planting methods.
Planting Window
- Soil temp: 60°F and rising
- April–June, depending on region
Planting Instructions
Broadcast – increase 10-25% seeding rate
Nitro Boost Planting:
Spread and Mow -
This method is popular for those who don’t want to use herbicide or don’t have a crimper/crusher/cultipacker. Just as it sounds, spread the seed, mow off the previous crop, and pray for rain! This is not a great option if you have a ton of weed pressure. If you are planting Carbon Load into a beautiful stand of Nitro Boost, this works very well, or vice versa.
Spray and Seed
This method is excellent for those who are ok with using herbicides. Spray the existing vegetation with GLY (we recommend letting GLY dry) or Glufosinate. Let them dry and then put them into the standing vegetation. You can then mow/roll it down over the seed.
Spread and Crimp/Crush
Many want to avoid herbicide use. If you have a crimper, lawn roller, cultipacker, or even a drag harrow, you can try the spread and roll method. This is where you spread the seed and then crush/crimp/roll the existing vegetation over top of it. Some will still use herbicide with this method after rolling the weeds over—this helps dry out the weed mat faster and gives you a higher kill rate.
Till/Disc
We recognize that some still like to till/disc. Any step towards soil conservation is a step in the correct direction. Our recommendation is to practice “conservation tillage.” This is where you hardly turn the soil, and once complete, you leave 30%+ soil covered with residue.
- Lightly disc/till (conservation tillage)
- Spread seed
- Pack or drag seed to give a firm seed bed.
Nitro Boost – should be planted when soil temps get to 55+ degrees
Carbon Load – should be panted 40-60 days from the first frost in your area. Most of Midwest will be at the end of July-Labor Day, depending on the growers’ goals.
Carbon Load Planting:
The same as above will all suffice for Carbon Load planting.
Due to the nature of Nitro-Boost and the nutrient cycling properties, we can add one more planting method.
Broadcast into the standing Nitro Boost or Carbon Load
Much of the Nitro boost will die off in the fall as the cool season annuals in Carbon Load will be ready to jump out of the ground from all the free NB sequestered nutrients. Broadcasting into Nitro Boost before the rain will allow structure and a carpet of lush green to feed your soil and whitetails all year.
Drilling Instructions
- Calibrate your drill to 45 lbs. to the acre.
- You can drill a bit more lbs per acre if your deer density is higher
- Drill at ¼ to ½ deep
- Plant when soil temps are 55 degrees and rising
Drill Seed Options
- Drill and drive away – this is if you have a clean NB or CL plot you are planting into. Drill into it with the next planting and drive off. It will yield a mess of food for the soil and deer!
- Spray and drill – just as it sounds – spray existing vegetation and drill through it.
- Drill then crimp or mow – similar to above, for those wanting to reduce herbicide, you can drill and then use a physical means of termination to help aid in the

Supercharge Your Soil and Feed Your Herd This Spring & Summer
Nitro-Boost is your go-to spring and summer blend for rapid nitrogen fixation, lush forage, and regenerative soil-building—engineered for food plotters, gardeners, and farmers alike.
Nitro Boost Benefits:
Fixes nitrogen fast and efficiently
Produces high-quality, protein-rich forage
Attracts pollinators and supports soil microbes
Boosts soil for fall Carbon Load transition
Includes SEED ARMR+ for seedling protection and vigor

What Makes Nitro-Boost the Best
Nitro-Boost delivers a superior spring foundation by packing diverse legumes, annual forbs, and summer browse into one dynamic blend. It’s designed to fix nitrogen, build biomass, suppress weeds, and feed wildlife—all while preparing the soil for fall planting.
Perfect For:
- 🦌 Whitetail Managers: Maximize herd health with protein-packed browse
- 🧑🌾 Gardeners & Homesteaders: Boost soil life and reduce fertilizer needs
- 🌱 Regenerative Farms: Natural nitrogen input, organic matter, and pollinator-friendly coverage
🔄Pairs seamlessly with Carbon Load for a complete One-Two seasonal system
Seed Species & Scientific Advantages

Grains, Legumes & Warm-Season Forages
- Spring Barley — Quick-growing grain that helps establish early soil coverage and feed for wildlife.
- Spring Forage Peas — Legumes that fix nitrogen and provide early spring forage with excellent deer palatability.
- Soybeans — High-protein forage and late summer food source; supports fawning and antler growth.
- Eagle Beans — Large-leaf forage soybeans bred specifically for deer attraction and regrowth.
- Cow Peas — Excellent forage, heat-tolerant, and capable of nitrogen fixation.
- Sunn Hemp — Rapid summer growth; fixes over 100 lbs of nitrogen/acre; suppresses root-knot nematodes.
- LabLab — Drought-tolerant legume that thrives in heat; produces premium-quality forage with high protein.
- American Joint Vetch — Performs well in moist areas; highly preferred by deer and waterfowl, while fixing nitrogen.

Pollinator & Soil-Building Broadleafs
- Buckwheat — Rapid growth; cycles phosphorus and attracts bees and other beneficial insects.
- Sunflowers — Visually appealing and biologically functional; attracts pollinators and supports bird species.
- Crimson Clover — Early-blooming nitrogen fixer and pollinator favorite; improves soil texture and fertility.

Brassicas & Grasses
- Forage Rape — Highly palatable brassica with fast regrowth; nutrient-dense browse.
- Hybrid Sorghum — Drought-tolerant, tall-growing forage; provides structure and late-season food.
- Sudan Grass — Produces dense biomass, great for soil shading, and suppresses weeds and compaction.
Why Nitro-Boost Works
This blend maximizes root diversity, above-ground biomass, and below-ground nutrient cycling. It:
- Fixes hundreds of pounds of nitrogen per acre
- Improves soil aggregation and moisture retention
- Reduces compaction with deep-rooted legumes
- Creates an ideal foundation for your Carbon Load transition in late summer
- Works in tilled or no-till systems
🌱Seed ARMR+ coating included in every bag to protect from early-season stress and support germination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drill or broadcast Nitro-Boost?
Yes. Drill for best efficiency; broadcast with increased rate and seed-to-soil contact.
Is this suitable for gardens?
Absolutely. Improves tilth, feeds pollinators, and fixes nitrogen for vegetables.
Is it palatable for deer?
Extremely. Cowpeas, soybeans, lablab, and clovers are highly attractive through summer.
Should I use inoculant?
SEED ARMR+ is included, but additional legume inoculant can provide extra benefit.
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Rich Markules
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I received the order quickly and customer service was great. Haven’t had chance to see how the seeds produce yet but broadcast them and got about 2” of rain the next day, so optimistic that it makes good crop
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