Cover Crops Tips

Plant cover crops in empty garden beds during the off-season to prevent erosion and enrich the soil with nutrients. Choose cover crops that are suited to your climate and soil type for best results. Mix different cover crop species to provide a variety of benefits such as nitrogen fixation, weed suppression, and soil improvement. Before flowering, chop down cover crops and incorporate them into the soil as green manure. Rotate cover crops each season to maximize their benefits and prevent nutrient depletion.