Cover Cropping for Vegetable Production: A Grower's Handbook
Richard Smith (University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor) · Robert L. Bugg · Mark Gaskell · Oleg Daugovish · Mark Van Horn
Jan 2011 · Publication (University of California (System). Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources)) Book 27 · University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
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The handbook describes primary cover crop species, including grasses, legumes, mustards and other cool-season and warm-season options. Photos, seeding details, winter vigor descriptions, nitrogen fixation and scavenging, weed suppression and nematode resistance are included for each species.
In addition to assisting with crop selection, this handbook addresses the effects of cover cropping on water management, pest management and farm economics.
For California growers, the handbook also discusses differences in cover crop use for the Central Valley, Desert and Coastal regions.
Chapters include:
Botany and Species Selection Agricultural Soil Ecology Water Management and Impacts on Water Quality Soil Nitrogen Fertility Management Weeds Soilborne Pathogens
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