Benefits and Challenges of Growing Cover Crops

Bumper Crops: Interseeding Cover Crops in Organic Corn

What’s a Cover Crop?

Cover crops are crops that are grown specifically to protect and enrich the soil, rather than for harvest. When used in conjunction with no-till gardening, cover crops can provide a number of benefits:Soil health: Cover crops help to improve soil health by adding organic matter and nutrients back into the soil. This can help to improve soil structure and water retention, leading to healthier plants.Erosion control: By covering the soil with vegetation, cover crops can help to prevent soil erosio