- In mild-climate areas: Sow the cover crop in mid-fall. When the plants are about a foot high and are still soft and green, dig them in (if practical) or till with a rear-mounted rotary tiller. Then let the plants decompose or meld for a month or more.
- In cold-climate areas: Just plant the cover crop in fall and let winter kill it. The stuff will decompose at least somewhat, with or without snow cover. Till the area in spring, when the ground is workable again. Wait a few weeks before planting the area.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tips on adding organic matter with cover crops
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