It was so hard for me to find youtube gardeners from Arkansas zone 7b! I'm starting a garden on some very hard and depleted soil so you're videos have helped me a ton. I now know what I need to do this fall to get spring started off on the right foot next year. Thank you!
Great video. I have gardened most of my life, but I just started to cover crop. I have hauled in hay/straw for years, but that could be replaced by cover cropping. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you! I have watch a handful of videos on cover crops and this made it easy to understand and less intimidating. Other videos leave out what to do after you plant the seeds. Thank you
Good info on the cover crops. I have 7 planters that are 50 gallons each and a redwood bed 20 feet x 4 feet. I like to rotate cover crops in the 7 planters at 1 year increments. No hard frost here in 9b Sacramento. I cut and drop the cover crop in December and start a new one right away.Thanks for the video.
Thank you! This was the lesson of the month! So very informative and exactly the subjects I was intent on learning about. I agree, cover crop is where it's at for sure!
This year is my first trying out cover crops. I got the garden mix from True Leaf - so it was great to see what I could expect from it! :) Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.
My problem with vetch was that when it seeded out, it became a weed. The birds spread it all over my garden, and being deep rooted, it is very difficult to pull out. It took me 2 years to get rid of it. I much prefer peas and oats for a fall cover crop.
Your video was very good cover crop information, thank you. It's strange how hard it is to get comprehensive info: seeding the cover to planting your vegetables into the terminated crop. So tanks for the tutorial.
Good morning Jill I tried the code fallcover15 and that code is not working. Says enter a valid discount code. I called them again they say that code is not in system. The first call they said you would have to activate. Crazy response. Anyway could you call and ask them what the issue is. I would have not bought from them but you gave them a plug. Thank you so much. Im really enjoying your videos. Did my first cover crop with left over microgreen seeds. Buckwheat, mustard, kale and arugula. Mixed all together and spread. Something better than bare soil. Lol. Im ordering the garden cover mix for the back 40 about 1/4 acre to do you pick wildflowers in spring.
Great video and information. What fertilizers and amendents to you side dress your corn with? Also do you use and pesticids to prevent worms? a video would be great
Question ⁉️ Hairy velch you didn't recommend for peppers.Any reason? I'd think peppers are much as tomatoes are needed Great video! I've followed buckwheat with sweet corn and fantastic results . I believe I will get a hairy velch for the tomato patch.. Thanks
Great info! I am going to try cover crops in a couple of my raised beds. Would Hairy Vetch work in an established asparagus bed? I would like to use as weed control for the asparagus bed as long as it did not interfere with asparagus roots.
I can't say for sure since I haven't tried it and I haven't researched it. But it might not be a bad idea to consider. Most legumes are shallow rooted, so it might work well.
I wonder if anyone composts the cover crop cuttings? I know its at seed about the time it gets cut, but it might be good to compost. Thanks for the very informative, easy to follow video. Happy gardening.
So what did you do with the buckwheat that you pulled up? Could you have planted something else instead of the cover crop like another vegetable. So say you have harvested the potatoes could you grow a tomato or cucumber instead of Buckwheat if you still have more time in your growing season? Then later on harvest that and then put in the harry vetch? Thanks for this video. Very helpful.
I'm in Texas 8A. We've had a hot and dry summer. I have cedar mulch in my garden and it works wonderfully. Would like to try cover crops for the many soil benefits. Would you recommend leaving the mulch to finish decomposing and scatter cover crop seeds over top? Or, remove the mulch and then scatter the cover crop seeds? I'd like to make the transition.
I ordered a cover crop probably in spring early summer forgot that I did. I think its too late to plant here I'm in 6b. We already have a freeze warning.
u said that u take the cover crop out in the middle or biggining of summer ? So how do u manage tomatos for example do u plant them in the middle of the cover crops ? Or is is best to plant cover crops at the end of summer season until beggining of spring next year to accommodate your summer crops better ?
does hairy vetch work in zone 6? we get alot of snow in michigan. i used to live near ft smith and i know i cant grow things here that i grew there. and likewise i could never grow decent northern crops, like strawberries, there.
How long does it take for Crimson Clover to flower? I broadcast mine in Oct and now It’s the end of Feb and I see some little red flowering but it doesn’t look like the big long bright red cones like some pics show. I was going to cut it down and compost it but I want to get the seeds for next year, so I think it’s too early to cut.
I keep my drip irrigation on it until we start getting freezes; from there, I don't water all winter. In Arkansas though, we do get rain fairly regularly in the winter.
I'm certain you are well meaning, but pulling out a seasonal covercrop like buckwheat by the ROOTS defeats the purpose of the covercrop...to put living roots into the ground & upon termination, leave them there to provide water & air pathways...& provide organic matter to soil life. Best to snip at base, chop green matter, leave in place & black tarp to help with decomposition. By pulling that buckwheat the way you did, trashing the roots & above ground mass, you depeted your soil.
Chuck here: You have a nice smile. Your ideas about cardboard are wrong. Think hpw cardboard is made. GLUES and various chemicals. How many people have you made sick with your smiling face. D.A.
This is the best explanation of cover crops I’ve ever heard. Outstanding!
It was so hard for me to find youtube gardeners from Arkansas zone 7b! I'm starting a garden on some very hard and depleted soil so you're videos have helped me a ton. I now know what I need to do this fall to get spring started off on the right foot next year. Thank you!
Did you have any luck?
I'm in Oklahoma zone 6a/7b
Great video. I have gardened most of my life, but I just started to cover crop. I have hauled in hay/straw for years, but that could be replaced by cover cropping. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you! I have watch a handful of videos on cover crops and this made it easy to understand and less intimidating. Other videos leave out what to do after you plant the seeds. Thank you
Good info on the cover crops. I have 7 planters that are 50 gallons each and a redwood bed 20 feet x 4 feet. I like to rotate cover crops in the 7 planters at 1 year increments. No hard frost here in 9b Sacramento. I cut and drop the cover crop in December and start a new one right away.Thanks for the video.
I’m in 7b as well. Was just trying to figure out what I was going to do with my raised beds thank you so much for the tips
Thank you! This was the lesson of the month! So very informative and exactly the subjects I was intent on learning about. I agree, cover crop is where it's at for sure!
This year is my first trying out cover crops. I got the garden mix from True Leaf - so it was great to see what I could expect from it! :) Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.
Same here I was wondering what I was gonna do with it I thought about using it like a micro green mix
Super excellent video. Buying hairy vetch, garden cover crop blend, and subscribing! Thanks for your channel!
My problem with vetch was that when it seeded out, it became a weed. The birds spread it all over my garden, and being deep rooted, it is very difficult to pull out. It took me 2 years to get rid of it. I much prefer peas and oats for a fall cover crop.
Great information, thank you! I will be using them for the first time and actually just ordered the garden blend yesterday!
Very nice video! Cover crop info that I haven't seen elsewhere.
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It's freezing!!!! Lol
@@crochetingaroundnewzealand We are having a late spring here ...about to plant my summer crop here !!!
@@peterstevens6555 its snowing most places. My seedlings are still tiny. I don't plant out until after labour weekend
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Your video was very good cover crop information, thank you. It's strange how hard it is to get comprehensive info: seeding the cover to planting your vegetables into the terminated crop. So tanks for the tutorial.
Hello! I like your knowledge. I prefer clover, although other options are good. Thanks for the great info. Happiness to you👍🌻💙
Thank you for making this so easy. You rock girllll !
Good morning Jill
I tried the code fallcover15 and that code is not working. Says enter a valid discount code. I called them again they say that code is not in system. The first call they said you would have to activate. Crazy response. Anyway could you call and ask them what the issue is. I would have not bought from them but you gave them a plug. Thank you so much. Im really enjoying your videos. Did my first cover crop with left over microgreen seeds. Buckwheat, mustard, kale and arugula. Mixed all together and spread. Something better than bare soil. Lol. Im ordering the garden cover mix for the back 40 about 1/4 acre to do you pick wildflowers in spring.
Great Video. Thanks
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work
Very good video informative. God bless you and yours
How do you deal with slugs and snails 🐌
Great video and information. What fertilizers and amendents to you side dress your corn with? Also do you use and pesticids to prevent worms? a video would be great
You convinced me to try the 3rd option. :)
I can't say enough about it! The seeds ended up germinating in just a few days!
Question ⁉️
Hairy velch you didn't recommend for peppers.Any reason?
I'd think peppers are much as tomatoes are needed
Great video!
I've followed buckwheat with sweet corn and fantastic results . I believe I will get a hairy velch for the tomato patch..
Thanks
Great info! I am going to try cover crops in a couple of my raised beds. Would Hairy Vetch work in an established asparagus bed? I would like to use as weed control for the asparagus bed as long as it did not interfere with asparagus roots.
I can't say for sure since I haven't tried it and I haven't researched it. But it might not be a bad idea to consider. Most legumes are shallow rooted, so it might work well.
I wonder if anyone composts the cover crop cuttings? I know its at seed about the time it gets cut, but it might be good to compost. Thanks for the very informative, easy to follow video. Happy gardening.
Yes, I do!
So what did you do with the buckwheat that you pulled up? Could you have planted something else instead of the cover crop like another vegetable. So say you have harvested the potatoes could you grow a tomato or cucumber instead of Buckwheat if you still have more time in your growing season? Then later on harvest that and then put in the harry vetch? Thanks for this video. Very helpful.
I'm in Texas 8A. We've had a hot and dry summer. I have cedar mulch in my garden and it works wonderfully. Would like to try cover crops for the many soil benefits. Would you recommend leaving the mulch to finish decomposing and scatter cover crop seeds over top? Or, remove the mulch and then scatter the cover crop seeds? I'd like to make the transition.
I’d rake off the mulch and plant the cover. The mulch can be reused in another area or save it for next season.
Can't find the other video. Link please
I ordered a cover crop probably in spring early summer forgot that I did. I think its too late to plant here I'm in 6b. We already have a freeze warning.
u said that u take the cover crop out in the middle or biggining of summer ? So how do u manage tomatos for example do u plant them in the middle of the cover crops ? Or is is best to plant cover crops at the end of summer season until beggining of spring next year to accommodate your summer crops better ?
does hairy vetch work in zone 6? we get alot of snow in michigan. i used to live near ft smith and i know i cant grow things here that i grew there. and likewise i could never grow decent northern crops, like strawberries, there.
How long does it take for Crimson Clover to flower? I broadcast mine in Oct and now It’s the end of Feb and I see some little red flowering but it doesn’t look like the big long bright red cones like some pics show. I was going to cut it down and compost it but I want to get the seeds for next year, so I think it’s too early to cut.
Depends on your location but I see mine in April usually.
You planted the corn the first of July? What kind of corn and did you fertilize also? Great video! Thank you.
This year it was Silver Queen and I didn’t fertilize at all. Only the cover crop.
Where can I order the mix cover, last one you liked best. Thank you.🙋♀️
True Leaf Market. The link should be in the description. I do have a coupon code JOURNEY10 that will get you $10 off an order of $50+ thru Oct. 31.
How much water does it require? Here in southern New Mexico we may get only one or two rains in the winter if lucky. We would have to irrigate.
I keep my drip irrigation on it until we start getting freezes; from there, I don't water all winter. In Arkansas though, we do get rain fairly regularly in the winter.
I’m in zone 9. Southeast Texas. …. Is Crimson clover good to plant in the fall? September or October when to plant?
I plant it in 7b. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for you in the fall.
I'm certain you are well meaning, but pulling out a seasonal covercrop like buckwheat by the ROOTS defeats the purpose of the covercrop...to put living roots into the ground & upon termination, leave them there to provide water & air pathways...& provide organic matter to soil life.
Best to snip at base, chop green matter, leave in place & black tarp to help with decomposition.
By pulling that buckwheat the way you did, trashing the roots & above ground mass, you depeted your soil.
I can't find your episode 263. Would you post a link, please?
journeywithjill.libsyn.com/263-beginners-guide-to-fall-cover-crops
Chuck here: You have a nice smile. Your ideas about cardboard are wrong. Think hpw cardboard is made.
GLUES and various chemicals. How many people have you made sick with your smiling face. D.A.