Late Summer Crucifer 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 summer crucifer cover crops suited to planting after vegetable harvest in late July and August. It compares forage radish, mustards, rapeseed, forage turnip, arugula, and winter canola across key traits including winter hardiness, nitrogen recovery, disease suppression, and weed control, with variety recommendations and regional seed sourcing contacts.

Region

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

Topic

Cropping Systems, Soil Health

Category

Grain and Field Crops, Vegetables/Fruits

Year Published

2026

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