Farm Seed & Cover Crop Library

We use cover crops and farm seed extensively on our Research Farm as part of our integrated pest management strategy, and to suppress weeds and build soil health. Here we share an accumulation of our trial data and expert information; learn about cover crops, grain crops, and other farm seed crops via our growing information, technical guides, comparison charts, articles, and webinars.

Cover Cropping Crop Resources

Farmscaping Reference Documents Soil Health

New & Recently Revised

Soil Health and Management Strategies

Intro to Farmscaping: Insectary, Trap, & Repellent Crops for Pest Management

Cover Crop Termination for Organic Growers

Buckwheat • Quick & Easy Summer Insectary/Smother Crop

Key Growing Information

• Key Growing Information Pages  • for farm seed and cover crops

Cover Cropping

• Benefits of Grass–Legume Combinations • Article
• Choosing a Spring Cover Crop  • Article
• Cover Crops Chart • Comparison Chart
• Cover Crop Decision-Making Tool • 5 Steps for Deciding What to Plant When & Where  • Article
• Cover Crops & Their Uses  • PDF
• Cover Cropping for Field & Garden  • Webinar Resources
• Garden Cover Crops & Green Manures  • Webinar Resources
• Cover Crop Termination for Organic Growers • Article
• Top 10 Farm Seed Uses, Benefits & Recommended Applications  • Charticle
• Winter Cover Crops  • Article

Farmscaping and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Intro to Farmscaping: Insectary, Trap, & Repellent Crops for Pest Management  • Article
• The Pollinator Issue  • Article

Reference Documents

• Jang JP Series • Roller Trial Results | FARM SEED/COVER CROP Variety Cross-Reference Chart  • Worksheet (XLSX)
• Seed Storage Guidelines  • Charticle

Soil Health

• Soil Health and Management Strategies  • Webinar Resources
• The Importance of Soil  • Article

Resources by Crop

Brassicas and Broadleaves

Cover Crop Mixes

Grains and Grasses

Legumes