Exploring Reduced Tillage and Integrated Cover Crops in Central Coast Organic Vegetable Systems
Content Source: California Polytechnic State University

Resource Explained
Cover crops and reduced tillage are key to healthy soils, but organic vegetable production often relies on tillage for weed control and soil drainage. This factsheet evaluates an approach developed by Braga Fresh that incorporates grass cover crops in vegetable beds and clover in furrows, reducing tractor passes by up to 75% while maintaining soil roots and minimizing bare ground.
Region
Western
Topic
Cropping Systems
Category
Vegetables/Fruits
Year Published
2024