The Periodic Table of Cover Crops
Content Source: ATTRA

Resource Explained
This visual reference tool, produced by ATTRA NCAT, organizes cover crop species in a periodic table format, providing eight key data points for each plant including function, root type, plant structure, crude protein, life cycle, biomass per pound of seed, and carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. Organized by seasonality, plant type, and water demand, it helps producers quickly identify the most suitable cover crops.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Cropping Systems, Soil Health, Weed Management
Category
Grain and Field Crops
Year Published
2025


