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Cover crop

language culture Maturity 11-13

Some plants grow to cover the soil.

A cover crop of Tillage Radish in early November.jpg
A cover crop of Tillage Radish in early November.jpg
They do not grow for us to eat. They help the dirt stay in place. These plants also help stop weeds. They keep the ground healthy for next year. It is like a warm blanket for the earth. Do you like to garden?
Hairy vetch cover crop.jpg
Hairy vetch cover crop.jpg

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File:A cover crop of Tillage Radish in early November.jpg
A cover crop of Tillage Radish in early...
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Northwestern South Dakota cover crops,...
File:Hairy vetch cover crop.jpg
Hairy vetch cover crop.jpg
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