Cover crops in the home garden

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A simple organic practice that builds soil, encourages beneficial microorganisms and suppresses weeds.

by Karli Kiprov

Cover crops are an essential tool in sustainable agricultural systems, especially in organic or regenerative systems like we have operating at Diggers for our seed production and trials.

Cover crops vs. green manures

Unlike a green manure, which is tilled back into the soil, a cover crop is simply cut back, allowing the roots to remain in situ in the soil and...

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