why do farmers plant cover crops?

July 28, 2011 | Filed under: Farming | Posted by:

cover crops
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I planted winter rye and hairy vetch in my front garden area in the front yard. It’s quite lovely. I’ve only ever grown crimson clover for a cover crop so I’m quite interested to see how this does.

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