by fsa3admin | Jan 25, 2017
Rye grows rapidly in cool weather, forming a dense stand with an extensive root system that absorbs unused soil nitrogen and loosens heavy soils while suppressing weeds. It is important to incorporate quickly once mowed, or the stalks will become very woody. Rapid...
by fsa3admin | Jan 19, 2017
Mixing Austrian Winter Field Pea with Winter Rye or Triticale will help with weed suppression and fix nitrogen in your soil. It produces a great deal of organic matter that is easy to plow under in spring. Sow 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Certified Organic. If you...
by Walt Benecki | Aug 15, 2014 | Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
What is cover crop or green manure and why use them? Cover crops can: Protect your soil from runoff and erosion Recycle and supply nutrients Replace soil organic matter Suppress weeds Attract beneficial insects Break up compacted soils When...
by Walt Benecki | Oct 23, 2020
Buckwheat grows quickly to suppress weeds, requires little moisture, and can grow in almost any soil. This plant attracts bees and butterflies and is best planted in the summer. When used as a green manure, it can be plowed under 7-10 days after flowering or 30 days...
by Walt Benecki | Oct 23, 2020
A cold hardy winter cover crop that will withstand frozen soil if allowed to establish properly in the fall. It prefers well drained soil but can withstand somewhat wet conditions. Fixes large quantities of nitrogen and produces a great deal of green manure. Best...
