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Cover Crops and Their Benefits

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Clover

Fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, and attracts beneficial insects.

Rye

Prevents erosion, improves soil structure, and scavenges excess nutrients.

Hairy Vetch

Fixes nitrogen, provides significant biomass, and is good for weed suppression.

Buckwheat

Rapid growth smothers weeds, improves soil aggregation, and attracts beneficial insects.

Radish

Bio-drills to improve soil aeration, captures residual nutrients, and suppresses weeds.

Sorghum-Sudangrass

Provides large amounts of biomass, suppresses nematodes, and is drought tolerant.

Barley

Helps with erosion control, competes well with weeds, and provides forage.

Mustard

Acts as a biofumigant, can reduce soil-borne pathogens, and improves soil tilth.

Alfalfa

Deep roots break up compacted soil, fixes nitrogen, and improves water infiltration.

Oats

Prevents weed growth, provides erosion control, and adds organic matter to the soil.

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