Early spring garden cover crop - Ask Extension
What is best cover crop to plant in the vegetable garden in early spring? Between the birds and the slugs I had poor success with my fall rye and wint...
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Asked December 14, 2024, 10:19 AM EST
What is best cover crop to plant in the vegetable garden in early spring? Between the birds and the slugs I had poor success with my fall rye and winter pea planting.
Thank you
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Sorry for the delay in answering.. Thanks for your question.
Here is some guidance that should help with your cover crop decisions - "Cover Crops for Home Gardens West of the Cascades" - https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2079/2015/06/Cover-Crops-for-Home-Gardens-West-of-the-Cascades-WSU.pdf
Table 4 provides suggestions for summer cover crops (those planted in the spring)
Here is some guidance that should help with your cover crop decisions - "Cover Crops for Home Gardens West of the Cascades" - https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2079/2015/06/Cover-Crops-for-Home-Gardens-West-of-the-Cascades-WSU.pdf
Table 4 provides suggestions for summer cover crops (those planted in the spring)
