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attract beneficial insects

reduce erosion. suppress nematodes. suppress weeds. increase infiltration of water. add N (legume). enhance mycorrhizal numbers. decrease nutrient loss. add organic matter. cover crops. attract beneficial insects. Figure 10.1. Cover crops have multiple benefits.

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attract beneficial insects

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  1. reduce erosion suppress nematodes suppress weeds increase infiltration of water add N (legume) enhance mycorrhizal numbers decrease nutrient loss add organic matter cover crops attract beneficial insects Figure 10.1. Cover crops have multiple benefits.

  2. b) Root holes (bio-drilling) and root remains in spring following fall forage radish. Black pen (see arrow) in hole for scale. c)) Horizontal cracks with rye (left) and vertical cracks with forage radish (right). a) Root of forage radish. Figure 10.4. Brassica cover crop roots. Photos by R. Weil.

  3. a main crop cover crop main crop main crop b cover crop main crop main crop c cover crop cover crop January July January July January Figure 10.5. Three ways to time cover crop growth for use with a summer crop.

  4. a winter grain cover crop early vegetables early vegetables b cover crop cover crop early vegetables C winter grain cover crop cover crop January July January July January Figure 10.6. Timing cover crop growth for winter grain, early vegetable, and vegetable-grain systems.

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