When mid-October or later harvests are made, a high stubble (6 inches) should be left for ground cover to protect the crowns and to catch snow for added insulation. Companion Crop Alfalfa - Spring ...

Alfalfa is mentioned as an alternate crop because of the positive effects that it has on the soil, replenishing it for the following crop of corn. Most of us would rather see the corn go back to ...

Plants that make good cover crops include those with long taproots, such as clover, comfrey and radish; as well as legumes such as beans and alfalfa; brassicas and grains and grasses, such as rye ...