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Nottingham, UK

My winter cover crop is really coming on and I was wondering if its best to cut it back and by how much?

Also, since I am not digging it in until needed should I leave the cuttings on the surface or rake them off and compost them?

Cheers

Here's a shot of the cover crop
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=196614

Patch on right is mainly rye, patch on the left is mainly vetch that is growing back but with some think patches of rye

4/26/2013 5:00:59 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I was always told If I wished to increase my organic matter. To cut it right before it seeds, then allow it to dry on the surface and till it in after a few days. Otherwise it is just simply a green manure

4/26/2013 7:03:00 PM