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Clover Cover Crop Question

15 years ago

I have a 4X6 raised bed with wood sides that I planted clover in last fall. I am in western Oregon, and we have had a lot of rain this Spring. The clover is about 6" tall but doesn't appear to be ready to flower anytime soon.

This is a new bed that I built last Spring and the soil in it has compacted to that there is about 6" from the soil to the top of the wooden sides.

Here are my Questions...

1) I want to add compost to refill the bed. Can I do this right on top of the clover?

2) Should I cut the clover before I put the compost on top

3) I plan on growing tomatoes in the bed this year, and I won't be able to put them in until May...If covering the clover is a good idea, should I do that now...wait til it flowers...or wait til I plant the bed in May?

Thanks for you input!

Signed,

Water Logged in Oregon

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