Compost and Cover Crops
Compost and Cover Crops
Homemade Compost
Combines sources of carbon (browns) and nitrogen (greens)
Heats up to over 150 degreesÂ
Utilizes over 200 diverse species of plants
Returns nutrients back to the soil
Increases water retention and holds nutrients available for plant consumption
We manage 4 large composts that we flip by hand that total over 4 cubic yards!
Cover Crops
Keeps the soil surface covered and reduces erosion
Adds pounds of carbon to the soil to increase water retention and soil fertility
Great for pollinators and insect populations
We use a diverse cover crop mix that include legumes, cereal grains and broadleaf plants
Used as a green manure to mix into our beds before planting