Partridge Pea: A Cover Crop for Hot and Humid Areas

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From 2017 to 2021, NCAT’s Subtropical Soil Health Initiative tested velvet bean as a cover crop in South TX's Rio Grande Valley. This tipsheet shares insights and recommendations based on those field trials, helping you understand how velvet bean can benefit your soil health in subtropical conditions.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Cropping Systems

Year Published

2022

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