Cover Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas

Content Source: ATTRA

Resource Explained

This guide, produced by ATTRA NCAT, addresses cover crop selection for hot, humid subtropical regions. It profiles options including perennial peanut, pigeon pea, sunn hemp, lablab, velvet bean, and others, comparing their nitrogen fixation, organic matter contribution, weed suppression, and soil moisture needs, while emphasizing the particular challenge of maintaining soil organic matter in high-heat environments.

Region

Southeast

Topic

Cropping Systems, Soil Health, Weed Management

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2017

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