#397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop

#397: Buckwheat, A Speedy Summer Cover Crop

Empty summer beds can turn into weedy messes fast—but buckwheat is a simple cover crop that can step in while you wait. In this episode, Lisa shares why buckwheat is one of her favorite warm-season tools for suppressing weeds, feeding pollinators, building soil, and keeping the garden working between crops.

 

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Cover Crop, Buckwheat

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