Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Growing plants for the purpose of improving soil, deterring pests, and reducing erosion are some of the reasons cover crops are a good idea in home gardens. Using cover crop seed blends can make choosing the right plants easier. Gardener Scott discusses cover crops and reviews a True Leaf Market seed blend. (Video #298)

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[living_in_wellness_gardening]

I really appreciate it when you make multiple videos on one subject (in this case "cover crops") and each video has new information. You don't duplicate videos and repeat information excessively. That's why I really enjoy watching your videos to educate myself 👍 I find them comprehensive and I enjoy learning from them👍 Keep up the great work!!!

[kaittemurry]

I was able to score 50lbs only way they sell it of cover crop similar ingredients for $38
Also Biochar for $45 50lbs.. from my local ag seed store.. I'm happy to share

[conniedavidson]

I ordered red clover to try something new this cover crop. Maybe next year I can do the combination. If the clover gets out of control, I wouldn't mind having it all over my yard.

[metakletaridly]

I never understood what cover crops were before, so this was very helpful. Sounds very fun and useful

[JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Got my microgreens and alfalfa seeds(cover crop) from True leaf. I'll definitely be getting that blend next...

[stephen]

Hey Scott just wanted to say Thank you for all the hard work you did this summer to help us grow better gardens. We appreciate you brother and I say Thank you and God Bless.

[paullilliott]

Excellent exposition! Delighted to see cover crops suggested for home gardens - they end constant grass pulling, feed & cover soil & plants & SEQUESTER BUCKETS of carbon! They have done wonders for regen ag (Colin Seiss & Dale Strickler have great videos). Nice if a low nitrogen mix & perhaps warm climate were available. Look forward to learning more!

[kmiller]

Thank You for this information I've been wondering about cover crops. You definitely explained it Very through. Everyone stay safe and God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

[shineyrocks]

True Leaf Market ROCKS SO DO YOU SCOTT!!!

[franksinatra]

One thing I learned to be very careful about with cover crops is not to sow them where I'm growing plants the following year that could be adversely affected by too much nitrogen. This was especially true with my lima beans when I was using hairy vetch as a cover crop but I'm sure it could cause problems with nightshade crops as well. Of course if you have a cover crop that doesn't add an abundance of nitrogen it may not matter.

[tomallison]

I feel like I just watched a commercial for the True Leaf Market cover crop blend, which is OK, as they are a sponsor of yours, isn't a huge problem, and there was a lot of good information about the different cover crops and why they work. I would have loved to have learned more about how you use the crops--when do you plant, do you till it in, leave the roots and put the tops in the compost bin, how long before spring planting do you have to clear the cover crops, etc.?? I was looking for more of a "How to, " rather than a "why these are good seeds to use." Just a thought.

[Casiusss]

One more thought about this topic - if you have plants in soil they extract a bunch of nutrients for soli organism such as bacteria, protozoa fungi etc. And this will feed your soil. Bare ground or no plants despite od mulach will have limitations to feed the life in the soil.
Greetings from Poland, love your channel

[heidiclark]

Thank You for always providing great information. Your information is always so timely!

[kat]

this video is so timely! I was just starting to research cover crops & what to plant

[DavidMartin-yhhm]

That's a pretty good quality information, really well covered!

[michaelmarchione]

That is the best explanation I heard yet. Thank you for this information. I will be checking them out. We are in 4a so I'll contact them to see what they suggest. Take care!

[stevefromthegarden]

Nice blend of cover crops. I can see using this combo in a new area as a way to prepare it for gardening next year. I just terminated my cover crop of buckwheat last weekend and did a video on it.

[Gkrissy]

Timely video! Thanks for the video. I think the cover crop blend is a good suggestion. I bought a blend last year. I just purchased some buckwheat and I’ve noticed a major improvement in the beds from the use of cover crops last year. I may have to try the yellow mustard seed since I have V wilt in one small section of my garden.

[shakennoterick]

I was already going to like this video because of all the great info, but I hit that like button as fast as I could when your dog came by to say hello lol my dogs are the same when I'm working in the garden so I appreciated that moment a ton!

[kainwuff]

Gardener Scott - thank you so much for the many tips that have made my first season working out of raised beds a success. Up here in Minnesota's region 4b it's essential to make every growing day count & I'm looking looking forward to improving my beds with a winter cereal crop.