Spring is officially here, and if you're an avid gardener you know that Spring can be an ideal time for the establishment and growth of cover crops. With the ample rain, increase in temperatures and daylight hours, Spring is a great time to maximize the benefits of soil protection and nutrient retention.
Peaceful Valley, one of our seed donors, recently pointed this out in a recent newsletter, and our seed librarian, Brianna Chase, recognized that we were fortunate enough to have had a recent donation of one of the very cover crops mentioned.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum): Warm-season cover crop renowned for its rapid growth and ability to attract beneficial insects. Its fibrous root system improves soil aggregation and nutrient cycling, while its prolific flowering provides nectar and pollen for pollinators. Buckwheat is particularly well-suited for spring planting, thriving in warmer temperatures and shorter growing seasons.
If you haven't had a chance to acquaint yourself with our seed library at the Sandy Public Library, there is no time quite like the spring.
With dozens of varieties of flowers, herbs, native plants, and vegetables, the goal of our seed library is to provide a free resource for our local community to share in the joy of growing, and create an opportunity to be more self-sufficient.
Come check out our selection or donate any extra seeds you may have saved!
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