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Figure 1 - Rye
Figure 3 - Oats
Figure 4 - Barley
Figure 6 - Ryegrass
Legume cover crops can fix nitrogen from the air, supplying nitrogen to the succeeding crop as well as protecting the soil from erosion and adding organic matter. The amount of nitrogen fixed varies between species, although generally, more top growth equals more nitrogen fixed. Some legume species have aggressive tap roots which can break up subsoil compaction, but this requires more than one years growth to happen. Commonly used legume cover crops include:
Figure 9 - Alfalfa
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Non-Legume Broadleaves These broadleaf crops may have a role as green manure crops and in providing a different plant species and root system for soil building. They cannot fix nitrogen out of the air, but they can absorb large quantities from the soil. Most of these crops are not winter-hardy, so additional control measures are not normally required. However do not allow them to go to seed, as the volunteer seed can become a significant weed problem.The following are the common non-legume broadleaf cover crops found in Ontario.
Figure 14 Buckwheat
Figure 17 - Marigold
Related Links
Cover Crop Seed Suppliers Cover Crop Seeds Available Soil Management and Fertilizer Use: Cover Crops Soil Management Soil Water Management Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control Midwest Cover Crop Council Cover Crop Decision Tool
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