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Cover Crops and Their Benefits
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Oats
Prevents weed growth, provides erosion control, and adds organic matter to the soil.
Buckwheat
Rapid growth smothers weeds, improves soil aggregation, and attracts beneficial insects.
Barley
Helps with erosion control, competes well with weeds, and provides forage.
Alfalfa
Deep roots break up compacted soil, fixes nitrogen, and improves water infiltration.
Radish
Bio-drills to improve soil aeration, captures residual nutrients, and suppresses weeds.
Clover
Fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, and attracts beneficial insects.
Mustard
Acts as a biofumigant, can reduce soil-borne pathogens, and improves soil tilth.
Rye
Prevents erosion, improves soil structure, and scavenges excess nutrients.
Hairy Vetch
Fixes nitrogen, provides significant biomass, and is good for weed suppression.
Sorghum-Sudangrass
Provides large amounts of biomass, suppresses nematodes, and is drought tolerant.
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