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