Fall Cover Crops for NY Growers
Content Source: Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Resource Explained
This guide, produced by Cornell University, covers late fall cover crop options for New York vegetable growers planting in late September and October. It compares rye, wheat, and spelt for winter soil protection, detailing seeding rates, timing tradeoffs, and spring management, noting that rye remains the most reliable late-season choice despite requiring careful spring control.
Region
Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
Topic
Cropping Systems, Soil Health
Category
Grain and Field Crops
Year Published
2026


