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Hairy Vetch
Fixes nitrogen, improves soil structure, reduces erosion.
Crimson Clover
Adds nitrogen to soil, attracts beneficial insects, suppresses weeds.
Rye
Prevents soil erosion, improves soil structure, sequesters excess nitrogen.
Buckwheat
Quickly takes up phosphorus, improves soil biodiversity, controls erosion.
Sorghum-Sudangrass
Adds organic matter, suppresses nematodes, deep root system improves soil structure.
Mustard
Acts as biofumigant, recycles soil nutrients, suppresses weeds.
Cowpea
Fixes nitrogen, reduces soil compaction, improves soil fertility.
Soybeans
Enriches soil with nitrogen, reduces erosion, promotes beneficial soil microbes.
Winter Peas
Improves nitrogen content, builds soil structure, suppresses weeds.
Oats
Prevents weed growth, provides quick ground cover, can break pest cycles.
Sunflower
Recycles nutrients, attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, reduces nematodes.
Daikon Radish
Bio-drills to relieve compaction, scavenges nutrients, suppresses soil pathogens.
Phacelia
Enhances soil structure, attracts pollinators, good for biodiversity.
Barley
Improves soil porosity, reduces erosion, helps control diseases.
Flax
Enhances soil with organic matter, improves water infiltration, suppresses weed growth.
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