What do y'all use for cover crops in raised beds?
It is time to do this right and any help is appreciated.
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I've had strawberries take a bed over. Might try white clover next
Thanks. I have some clover in a few guilds. Maybe that is my best option.
I’m sure there is something more sophisticated out there but I like Peas and oats that will winter kill in my climate. And then I would just plant into it, no tilling, just mulch in place. A particularly blend of this is sold by ‘Johnnys selected seeds’ but I’m sure their are others. I think the main question is how will you it, kill it, and incorporate it. What tools you have and what techniques you use may better determine the right choice.
For raised beds I usually deep mulch at the end of the season.