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Old 29-09-2019, 02:56 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Most folks here (western NC) plant winter rye this time of year, then mow it and turn it under in the spring.

winter wheat or winter rye (the grains) will work
for that.

any green cover crop that will sprout quickly
(radish, turnips, field peas, etc.) can help but those
that live through the cold and can grow even in cooler
temperatures are the nicest to look at.

you just have to be sure to get them turned under
soon enough to allow them to decompose enough before
you get to planting your following crops.

some people wait too long and that can impact there
later plantings.


songbird
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