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In this post we look at two more videos of mixes on December 2, 2010. This first mix in this session is of Austrian Winter Peas and GroundHog Radishes. The seeding rate is 30# Peas and 5# of Radish per acre. The main thing we observe in this plot is the larger radishes than we . . . → Read More: Cover Crop plots in December-What can we tell now? part 2  While Radishes are a fairly new phenomena for cover crops they are certainly NOT a new crop. This presentation shows some of the facts and myths about Radishes. . . . → Read More: Cover Crop Radish: What is the Buzz about Radishes The video below shows the value of Crimson Clover in a cover crop setting. Crimson clover has been tested and shown to produce as much as 140#/N after it has been planted after wheat. The plots in this video were planted around July 29, 2010 by the Jasper and Newton County SWCD folks (Thanks Dan . . . → Read More: Big Radish fed by Crimson Clover  Leave a comment  Breaking Up Compaction, Cover Crop Roots, Crimson Clover, Radishes, YouTube Videos  Annual Ryegrass, AU Robin Crimson Clover, Crimson Clover, deep roots, Groundhog radish, legumes for cover crops, nitrogen production, nutrient scavenging, prevented planting acres, Radish, soil compaction, Tillage Radish This photo is from the Thumb of Michigan where we had great success with the Radishes (these were GroundHog Radishes). The seeding rate was 10#/ac and planted w/o a companion crop. Over the past number of weeks I’ve noticed quite a difference in radishes growing in farmers fields. Some are outstanding and consistent; deep . . . → Read More: You don’t always get what you want…but often get what you pay for! |
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