Organic Sweet Corn Production in Clover Living Mulch Systems: 2-Year Research Summary

Content Source: South Dakota Specialty Producers

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This factsheet, produced by SDSU Extension, summarizes two years of research conducted at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm examining how organic sweet corn grows when paired with three types of clover as a living mulch. Learn about the potential weed suppression benefits of clover, along with production challenges and yield impacts.

Region

Plains

Topic

Cropping Systems, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Insect/Pest Management

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2026

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