Last fall, I decided to plant a cover crop in my vegetable boxes, as a result of the soil tests I got back from the Soil and Plant Laboratory. I discovered that after two years of consistent planting and harvesting, I had stripped my beds of much-needed nitrogen.
The experts from Grab ‘N Grow in Sonoma recommended that I plant red clover seeds, which are not only rich in nitrogen, but they pull nitrogen from the atmosphere. I bought them from Amazon and planted them in strips, much the same way I plant my radish seeds.
I expected the seeds to produce more of a full plant which would take over my boxes. To my surprise, they gave me these delicate rows. I could have easily planted two or three times as many as I did.
The question is: should I plant more of these seeds before it’s time to till them into the soil? I’m thinking it might be a good idea… I have time before I need to plant out my boxes with vegetables and we’re certainly getting enough rain to help them grow! I may also get my soil tested again to learn what impact red clover had on my nitrogen count.
Stay tuned…
