Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful farm. That's why more growers are turning to cover crops - the secret weapon for stronger, more sustainable fields.
Why Cover Crops?
Cover crops do more than just fill space between harvests - they work for your soil year-round. Planting them adds life, protects your investment, and sets you up for bigger, better yields. They improve farm sustainability, reduce input costs, enhances biodiversity and soil life, and contribute to climate resilience.
The Benefits You'll See
- Healthier Soil - Boost organic matter, improve structure, aeration, and increase water retention and infiltration.
- Erosion Control - Keep your valuable topsoil where it belongs - with your crops by reducing soil erosion and protecting the surface from wind and water.
- Natural Weed Control - Shade out weeds and reduce chemical dependence.
- Nutrient Power - Legumes like clover and vetch fix nitrogen naturally, cutting fertilizer costs and also reduces nutrient leaching and runoff.
- Pests & Disease Management - Break pest cycles and build a stronger, more resilient system with crops that release compounds that suppress soil-borne pathogens.
Which Cover Crop is Right for You?
- Legumes - (Clover, Vetch, Peas) - Natural nitrogen boosters for healthier soil.
- Grasses - (Rye, Oats, Barley) - Erosion fighters with plenty of biomass for your fields.
- Brassicas - (Radish, Mustard) - Soil loosening and nutrient scavenging specialists.
When to Plant?
- Fall - Protect your soil through winter and prepare for spring success.
- Spring - Get a quick-growing boost before your main crop.
- Summer - Fill fallow periods with life and fertility
Simple Termination Options
- Mow or Roll - Create a natural mulch layer by flattening and killing plants.
- Incorporate - Till it in for a green manure boost.
- No-Till Systems - Manage with selective herbicide when needed.
Grow More Than Crops - Grow Your Soil
Cover crops aren't an expense - they're an investment in the future of your farm. Stronger soil means better yields, lower input costs, and healthier fields for years to come.
