http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/ Timely organic farm and garden info from GrowOrganic.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:34:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-5413 Amber @ Peaceful Valley Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:59:55 +0000 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/?p=1217#comment-5413 Curt, without knowing your zip code, my guess for your USDA zone is a 6. If that's true, you should probably plant a fall cover crop in September (keep in mind that it may be necessary for you to protect your cover crop from frost). Check with your local Master Gardeners for zone information, as well as more specific information about when to plant. This website should help you contact the Master Gardeners in your area: http://mastergardener.osu.edu/ Curt, without knowing your zip code, my guess for your USDA zone is a 6. If that’s true, you should probably plant a fall cover crop in September (keep in mind that it may be necessary for you to protect your cover crop from frost). Check with your local Master Gardeners for zone information, as well as more specific information about when to plant. This website should help you contact the Master Gardeners in your area: http://mastergardener.osu.edu/

]]> http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-4796 Curt Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:12 +0000 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/?p=1217#comment-4796 When is the best time to sow a cover crop in southern Ohio along the Ohio River? Thanks, Curt When is the best time to sow a cover crop in southern Ohio along the Ohio River?
Thanks, Curt

]]> http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-4510 Janice @ Peaceful Valley Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:44:31 +0000 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/?p=1217#comment-4510 When approximately 1/2 of the cover crop is blooming, before any of it goes to seed is when you want to turn it over. If you have vetch in the mix you may want to chop it up a bit first because it could wrap around tines on a tiller. You can double dig or use a small cultivator to turn the cover crop over. When approximately 1/2 of the cover crop is blooming, before any of it goes to seed is when you want to turn it over. If you have vetch in the mix you may want to chop it up a bit first because it could wrap around tines on a tiller. You can double dig or use a small cultivator to turn the cover crop over.

]]> http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-4373 John Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:21:26 +0000 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/?p=1217#comment-4373 When do you turn over the cover crop in the spring? I have small raised beds-what is the best way to turn over the crop? When do you turn over the cover crop in the spring? I have small raised beds-what is the best way to turn over the crop?

]]> http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2009/10/q-cover-crop-tilling-and-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-4369 Janice @ Peaceful Valley Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:55 +0000 http://intheloop.groworganic.com/?p=1217#comment-4369 That sounds like a very efficient way to plant the cover crop. The seeds are somewhat varied in size and this would probably happen regardless. It shouldn't be a problem as long as the seed is covered and has soil contact. Great job! That sounds like a very efficient way to plant the cover crop. The seeds are somewhat varied in size and this would probably happen regardless. It shouldn’t be a problem as long as the seed is covered and has soil contact. Great job!

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