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It also provides a thick cover that shades and kills any weeds that might develop after cover crop seeding. In addition to weed suppression, buckwheat provides significant organic matter that loosens and conditions topsoil, making the soil more workable and increasing soil drainage capabilities. It has been reported that it is able to scavenge phosphorous from the soil, making it available to the subsequently planted crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat should be planted when soils have warmed in spring and before freezing temperatures arrive in fall\/winter. It is not drought tolerant and will wilt when exposed to extreme heat in dry periods. However, the wilting foliage will usually recover in the evenings when temperatures cool. It may be planted with a broadcast spreader or with a precision planter such as our Hoss Garden Seeder. As with all cover crops, they should be cut or mowed before going to seed. 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Work the soil to a fine texture and remove any weeds or debris that could hinder germination and growth. Plant Coker oats either in the fall for overwintering cover or in the spring as a cool-season crop. Broadcast the Seeds evenly over the prepared soil or use a seed spreader for larger areas. Aim for a seeding rate of about 2 to 3 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet (or follow the package instructions). If planting in rows, space the rows about 6 to 12 inches apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, especially during the germination and early growth stages. 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Because it is a legume, this cover crop has the ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and transfer it to garden soils, making it available for successive crops. It has been reported to add over 100 lbs of nitrogen per acre. This makes it a great option to use ahead of heavy-feeding crops like corn or onions. It also works great for restoring nutrient levels following heavy-feeding crops that consume lots of soil nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunn Hemp is a summer annual that performs well in sandy soils and other soil types that may be nutrient-poor as a result of intensive farming. When cut and incorporated into the soil as \"green manure\", it provides a considerable amount of organic matter that will improve soil fertility and tilth. In addition to improving organic matter content in soils, it also suppresses nematode populations as the mowed biomass breaks down in the soil. It is a cover crop that's very adapted and performs well in dry, hot, and windy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunn Hemp should be planted when the soil temperature is at least 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit. It may be broadcast and covered or planted with a precision planter such as our Hoss Garden Seeder. It is an extremely fast-growing and fast-maturing cover crop and typically reaches maturity in 8 to 12 weeks. Because it grows so fast, it works great for suppressing and outpacing weed growth during the warmer months when weed pressure is at its highest. 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For best weed-suppression results, plant thick at a rate of 2-2.5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. This will provide a dense foliage canopy so that weeds are not able to germinate and thrive. Seeds can be broadcast and lightly harrowed\/raked into the soil, or they can be planted with our Hoss Garden Seeder for a more precise seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf growing in an established garden area, cover crops should be cut or mowed before going to seed. This will prevent any reseeding issues in the future. Cover crops may be mowed and tilled into the soil if quick turnover is desired. If one is afforded more time between subsequent crops, mowing and tarping is a great option. 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Reports have shown that these winter peas can sequester anywhere from 150 - 300 lbs of nitrogen per acre. Once incorporated into the soil, that nitrogen will become available to the following vegetable planting. Winter peas are also great for erosion control and weed suppression. The dense foliage of the winter pea crop will reduce the amount of water runoff during heavy periods of precipitation. This will also reduce leaching and help to keep soil nutrients in place. The cover crop vegetation will provide dense ground cover which competes with any new weeds that might try to establish. Finally, Austrian Winter Pea helps to break pest and disease cycles to improve the health of future crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustrian Winter Pea should be planted 4-6 weeks before the first frost in fall, giving the crop enough time to develop a solid ground cover before cool temperatures arrive. 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The dense ground cover provided by forage collards helps to suppress weeds and reduce erosion. This cover crop can also be used as a biofumigant to suppress pests, pathogens and diseases when incorporated into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpact Forage Collard can be grown in fall or early spring. We suggest planting in early\/mid-fall with enough time for plants to establish before any hard freezing temperatures. The seed can be broadcast and covered or planted with a precision planter like our Hoss Garden Seeder. If broadcasting, we suggest likely raking the soil to cover Seeds and increase seed to soil contact. This will result in better germination and better coverage. As with all cover crops, collards should be cut or mowed before going to seed to prevent any residual weed issues. 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