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Crimson Clover:
· Sow in July, Aug., early Sept.
· Can interplant with vegetables.
· Red flowers in late spring.
· Hardy to -23 degrees.
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Winter Field Peas
· Sow in late Aug., early Sept.
· Use inoculant on seed.
· Plant 1 to 3” deep
· Hardy to -23 degrees.
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Fall Rye
· Sow in late Aug., early Sept.
· Sow no deeper than 2”.
· Looks like grass.
· Hardy to -40, good for Calgary.
· May continue growing in spring.
· Cut down before it is 12”.
· Excellent soil builder.
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Buckwheat
· Sow in spring or summer and in empty spaces during growing season.
· Grows tall with broad leaves.
· White flowers attract bees.
· Winter kills.
· Adds calcium.
· Good after breaking ground for new gardens. Grow 2 successive crops.
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