Cover Crops

When turned under, they decompose very quickly. Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion...

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion...

Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

They can provide a tremendous amount of biomass that not only smothers weeds and prevents soil erosion, but also puts huge amounts of green matter, or green manure, back into the soil which improves the soil's tilth.

Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

A great all purpose crop that works three ways. 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.

When soil pests come into contact with the decaying matter and the fumes of decomposition they are unable to complete their life cycle. Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing...

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following...

A great all purpose crop that works three ways. 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.

One of the most versatile of the legumes, and the most tolerant of acid soils and low winter temperatures. Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen...

We strive to offer varieties that give gardeners flexibility on how to best utilize the crop: for food, forage, or green manure. The extra long, 10-20 inch roots of Groundhog allows it to drill down and pull huge amounts of nutrients from deep within...

Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

They can provide a tremendous amount of biomass that not only smothers weeds and prevents soil erosion, but also puts huge amounts of green matter, or green manure, back into the soil which improves the soil's tilth.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. In mild climates (zones 6 and above), cover crops can be fall planted and tilled in the following...

Green manure crops are a superior source of organic matter when they are cut and turned under. Soil-dwelling fungi and bacteria work to break down organic matter. Green manures can be grown in the same year as a vegetable crop, such as a cover crop of...

They can provide a tremendous amount of biomass that not only smothers weeds and prevents soil erosion, but also puts huge amounts of green matter, or green manure, back into the soil which improves the soil's tilth.

Cereal grains and grasses grow very quickly and provide quick ground cover. Plant late September to early October. More and more organic growers and gardeners are discovering the long list of benefits that growing cover crops such as oilseed radish, mustards,...

For the smaller-scale grower, broadcast the seed over the surface of the soil and rake in to ensure good soil contact. Recommended seeding rate: 3-4 pounds per 1000 square feet; 70-150 pounds per acre.

Hairy Vetch works well for nitrogen fixation while Rye adds organic matter and protects the less hardy vetch from winter damage. If planted in fall it comes back early spring with heavy growth.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion...

Growing grains as a cover crop provides other options such as forage for animals or food for people. A great all purpose crop that works three ways. Spring arrival brings re-growth that can be turned under as a green manure.

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.

A great all purpose crop that works three ways. 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.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion...

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.

Legumes obtain their nitrogen from the air, and can provide as much nitrogen for your next crop as fertilizer, containing 100-150 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The rapid growth of brassicas supplies a thick ground cover that protects the soil from erosion...