Monday, October 01, 2007

Cover crops

Well, it has been 3 more months that I haven't written here. Today I will post for you.
Cover crops such as buckwheat, oats, triticale, sorghum, and winter rye work to protect the soil from erosion, control weeds, and build organic matter to make your soil deep, dark and rich. Plant them now and have a richer soil next spring. You can also plant them in between your rows in the spring but remember to keep them from seeding.