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



