*IMPORTANT* Don’t allow the covers to go to seed before you cut them down. (I said that in a confusing way in the video)
The combination of cover crops + mulching has been pure magic for my soil.
The key is letting the covers get tall enough that cutting them kills the crop. I like to wait a week before I plant my seedlings in the root stubble.
The root mass will continue to decompose throughout the growing season, leaving you with lovely soil texture. I’ve done this with clover & winter rye with fantastic results.
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I recommend starting with their all purpose “Garden Cover Crop Mix” if you’re unsure of what type you need.
Otherwise, I love rye for breaking up hard/clay soils and clover for adding nitrogen.
This blog post has more detailed info on how to plant and terminate the crops: