Cover crops for 2014

Soil Improvement with Cover Crops or

Green Manure

·       Return nitrogen and nutrients to the soil

·       Suppress weeds

·       Loosen and aerate packed soil

·       Reduce soil erosion

·       Add organic matter

Packages of winter field peas/ fall rye for sale for $4, cash.

 

 

1.   Clear plot, turn soil and scatter the seeds in early September.

2.   Water a bit so they germinate and have a chance to root well.

3.   Leave standing over winter and in spring till under one month before planting.

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