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summer cover?

15 years ago

I live in Knoxville but will be out of town for a long period next summer--from late May to early August. I'm working on plans for spring and fall vegetable gardens, but is there such a thing as a summer cover crop that will keep things in shape while I'm gone?

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honeybunny442
15 years ago
I think there is, here's an article. It's set for NC but should be pretty close to us.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-37.html
Keep us informed- I never used a cover crop but could use some help with my rocky soil so I'm interested...
honeybunny442
15 years ago
Sorry, here's the clickable link

Here is a link that might be useful: Summer cover crops
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