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Brassicas
Brassica cover crops are in the same plant family as broccoli and include mustards and radish.
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Legumes
Legume (nitrogen fixing) cover crop species include alfalfa, clovers, and vetches.
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Mixtures
The use of cover crop mixes can increase the range of benefits provided by cover crops.
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Other Broadleaf Cover Crops
Other broadleaf cover crops are non-grass, non-brassica, non-legume species, such as buckwheat.
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Decision Tool
Take a look at decision tools to assist farmers in Northeastern states with cover crop species selection and management. Access cover crop recommendations tailored to your cropping system goals and constraints.
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