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Southern Illinois

what cover crop should i use.

10/18/2002 8:54:03 AM

Connecticut, USA

I use winter rye but Craig Weir was really talking up buckwheat in his featured grower chat. Check the chat transcript for details.

The winter rye roots really seem to keep the soil loose and allow air to get in.

10/18/2002 9:18:31 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

winter rye with hairy vetch

10/18/2002 2:52:58 PM

Tipp City, Ohio

Last year I used 2 1/2 buschels per acre this year I used 3 buschels for winter rye. I'm going to have bare spots and very thick areas, cause my kids helped me scatter the seed. Boy did they have fun....Tom

10/18/2002 8:04:41 PM

Kentucky - USA

Here's a article on planting vetch and winter rye together.

http://www.fuzzylu.com/greencenter/q33/hairy.htm

I figured you guys might want to read it.

Tim

10/19/2002 1:41:23 PM

Southern Illinois

thanks kentucky that was very helpful,what part of kentucky are you from,i am about 45 miles from paducha ky.

10/20/2002 9:29:08 AM

Kentucky - USA

You're welcome heavyhitter.

I'm located about 45 miles south of Lexington in a small town called Berea.

Tim

10/20/2002 3:00:30 PM