Buckwheat Cover Crop

Plant late September to early October. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize the soil surface, and through their deep-reaching roots, help to break up...

Plant late September to early October. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize the soil surface, and through their deep-reaching roots, help to break up...

It also has more leaf structure than most other forage turnips, and is multi-crowned for improved re-growth potential even after aggressive animal foraging. For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil at peak bloom.

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Winter hardy to at least 10°F. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available...

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Height: 18-30 inches. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available for...

A very vigorous grower, it will reach about 3 feet tall while branching out and spreading laterally with rangy stems up to 10 feet long. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure.

Plant late September to early October. A terrific green manure as it fixes up to 170 pounds of nitrogen per acre and attracts beneficial insects. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

Does not perform well in waterlogged or acid soils. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under.

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

The best practice with cover crop mustard is to mow while in flower and before seed-set to ensure it doesn't reseed itself. For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil at peak bloom.

The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where they can be utilized by your next food crop plantings. More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing...

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

Shade tolerant. For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil at peak bloom. When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin, it goes dormant.

For maximum nitrogen yields, legumes should be incorporated into the soil at peak bloom. Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people.

For green manure, rototill soybeans into the soil when 50% of the plants have flowered. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned...

Plant late September to early October. To maximize the amount of nitrogen they leave behind, cut the crop at flowering time. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards.

The roots also scavenge nutrients from deep in the soil and bring them back to the surface where they can be utilized by your next food crop plantings. More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing...

The most vigorous of the vetches, with excellent green-matter production early in the season. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure. Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and...

Plant late September to early October. Sow in the fall or as soon as possible in the spring. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards. A great all purpose crop that works three ways.

These cover crops are nature's great nutrient recyclers. Also known as pastry wheat. Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people.

A dependable producer in the Northwest since the 1960s. Timing the harvest to ensure optimal moisture level reduces loss to shatter or grain resprouting—seed heads should be dry and resist denting by fingernail (ideal moisture content is 13% or less).

(75% Winter Rye / 25% Hairy Vetch) Seed Coverage: – 5 lbs covers 2,000-4,000 sqaure feet – 100 lbs covers 1-2 acres Uses: Deer Attractant, Green Manure, Nitrogen Fixation, No Till, Organic Matter (Biomass), Weed Suppression

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. This variety has been used as a natural soil fumigant by tilling it into the soil immediately after cutting or frost-kill.

Plant late September to early October. They can also be grown as a perennial in orchards and vineyards. Cover crops choke out weeds by restricting sunlight to the soil, stabilize the soil surface, and through their deep-reaching roots, help to break up...

The brittle roots are easy to chop up with a hoe, making it an easy cover crop to work with. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following spring just before planting.

The addition of organic matter builds soil structure, which increases water absorption and nutrient-holding capacity, buffers the soil pH, and improves aeration. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Well adapted to late fall sowing. In addition to this benefit, legume green manures (peas, beans, clovers, favas and vetch) act as a host for the bacteria that fix and make nitrogen available...