Cool season cover crops for the Home Garden
Submitted by Shannon DeWitt on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:43Cool-season cover crops offer numerous benefits for gardening and farming, especially in regions where summer conditions can be less favorable. These crops improve soil structure and fertility by adding organic matter, which enhances water infiltration and nutrient retention, crucial for subsequent crop growth. They also establish quickly, effectively suppressing weeds by competing for light, water, and nutrients, thereby reducing the need for herbicides.