This article is part of a four-part series about cover cropping in vegetable gardens. Stay tuned for Part III next week.
- Part I: Introduction to Cover Cropping
- Part II: Types of Cover Crops — Non-Legumes, Legumes, and Mixtures (oh, my!)
- Part IV: Planting and Managing Cover Crops in Vegetable Gardens
Once you’ve chosen cover crops that fit your vegetable rotation, management goals, and garden site (See Part III: Selecting Cover Crops for Vegetable Gardens), it’s time to plant! This article contains tips on sourcing seed, and planting and managing cover crops using hand tools.