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Montgomery, IL

who puts in a cover crop for winter and what is the benifit of doing this. thanks !!

10/19/2010 4:24:34 PM

Cedar Lake, IN.

winter rye. This is to add om to the soil.

10/19/2010 4:49:26 PM

Adams County

and to help keep nutrients from leaching out of soil

10/19/2010 7:42:54 PM

Navarre,OH

Alfalfa, lots of nitrogen and organic matter.

10/19/2010 9:49:00 PM

Hunter433@aol.com NEW YORK

temps in the 30s in upstate ny when can you a plant cover crop

10/20/2010 5:58:26 AM

Montgomery, IL

thanks !!!

10/20/2010 12:08:11 PM

Western PA

Zap,

Winter rye is one of the most hardiest of the winter cover crops. it is said to grow any time it is above 33 degrees f. you should try to get the seed down by late oct. or the very beginning of nov. don't bury it to deep only about 1/2 inch down it germinates pretty quickly and will establish itself this fall then come ealry spring it will kick into high gear and grow like mad. just till it in before it goes to flower.

good luck

10/21/2010 11:55:44 PM

Montgomery, IL

thanks zap...........

10/22/2010 11:02:35 AM

Buffalo, New York

Upstate NY here, i got my cover cover in 2 weeks ago....I would do it ASAP if I was you....takes about 10 days until you see it sprout.

10/23/2010 12:06:04 PM