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A Gardeners Forum Forums Gardening Reference Gardening in 2005 Which cover crop to use?

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Which cover crop to use? #28941 September 6th, 2005 at 10:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Connecticut J johnCT Member
johnCT Member J Joined: Aug 2005 Connecticut	Hi all. I am a relatively new vegetable gardener and was hoping to experiment with a cover crop over the winter. I was hoping a few could offer their experience with the various options availible. I was thinking of ordering the seed mix that Johnny's sells which is a combination of winter rye, hairy vetch and a couple others. Thanks.

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Re: Which cover crop to use? #28942 September 7th, 2005 at 10:15 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast Longy Member
Longy Member Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast	I'm not sure about your climate and stuff John, but it all sounds good tome. I have even used old birdseed and dug it back in once it is lush. It's all good stuff.

Re: Which cover crop to use? #28943 September 8th, 2005 at 06:30 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Connecticut J johnCT Member
johnCT Member J Joined: Aug 2005 Connecticut	Thanks Longy. I want something that will be easy to till under come springtime. Hopefully these will fit the bill.

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