5 Cover Crops You Can Plant in February

"One of the tasks you can complete before spring is planting cover crops. February is a perfect time to broadcast some seeds and coat the ground with plants that benefit the soil in the long run. The crops you choose should be suited to your climate. You can supplement your fields with low tunnels to add extra warmth and protection if it's still cold."

"Cover crops feed the soil, supporting microorganisms that keep soils healthy. They sequester carbon and protect soil from exposure that causes erosion. This funnels directly into preserving precious groundwater, and all of these things funnel into economic benefits for farms that plant them. Grow These 5 Cover Crops in February Each of these has its own benefits to the land, and most offer yields along with soil-building capacity. Consider them as you plan your spring garden. Planting spring crops after these boosts subsequent yields."

February is a suitable time to broadcast cover crop seeds to coat ground and benefit long-term soil health. Choose crops suited to the local climate and use low tunnels where necessary to add warmth and protection. Cover crops feed soil microorganisms, sequester carbon, reduce erosion, and help preserve groundwater while delivering economic benefits to farms. Spinach can be sown densely in cold conditions to build biomass and provide edible yields; it increases beneficial soil bacteria and fungi and boosts fertility for later peppers. Spinach seeds require soil temperatures of at least 40°F (4°C). Kale prefers slightly warmer soil (45°F/7°C) and provides feed and marketable yields while building soil.

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