Aerial Seeding of Cover Crops

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Aerial Seeding of Cover Crops

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Jam Lady

Joined: 28 Dec 2006
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Location: New Jersey, USA

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 15 5:42 pm Post subject: Aerial Seeding of Cover Crops
Interesting concept. Green manures are an excellent idea for many reasons. This sounds like a good way to manage larger acreages. https://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/08/aerial_seeding_of_cover_crop_scheduled_for_local_f.html#incart_river

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 45460
Location: yes

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 15 6:25 pm Post subject:
however it is delivered green manure cover plants are a sensible idea between arable crops

Mistress Rose

Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15575

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 15 6:09 am Post subject:

Does seem like a good idea. If they sow corn though the crop it will also prevent the risk of soil erosion while the corn gets established, if that is possible of course. It may be too much competition for the corn, but it is a matter of concern in the UK, so must be in the US too.

I am trying a green manure on some of my beds during the autumn at least. I am going to add some charcoal fines when I dig it in hoping to hold on to any nitrogen fixed by the plants.

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