Cover Crop Seeds

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Cover crop seeds can protect bare soil, add biomass, support beneficial insects, reduce erosion, compete with weeds, and contribute nitrogen when the right legume is used. Choose by season, climate, planting window, garden size, and the method you will use to terminate the crop. A cover crop that cannot be cut, winter-killed, grazed, rolled, or incorporated at the right time can become difficult to manage. Review mature height, winter hardiness, flowering time, and reseeding risk before sowing. Choose a cover crop for the job Small beds may need short, easily managed species. Larger plots can support heavier biomass or mixtures. Legumes, grasses, brassicas, and flowering cover crops perform different jobs, so match the crop to the soil problem rather than choosing only by name.