Planting & EstablishmentSpecies Selection
Fall Cover Crop Mixes: A Planting Window Guide
Cover crops seeded into or after fall-harvested crops can be beneficial for the soil, but can present challenges for seeding the covers. Fall mixtures vary greatly depending on your goals, planting method, and timing. Here are some basic guidelines to follow: Planting 4-5 weeks prior to first frost You can plant any cool season or fast-growing warm season species during this time frame and obtain significant amounts of biomass production prior to freezing weather. In many ...