Crops Under Cover! Your Row Cover Resource
Crops Under Cover! Your Row Cover Resource

Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks

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Weed Management

Living Mulches

In a recent survey performed by the Crops Under Cover team, we learned that weeds are one of the top 10 major issues that growers face - especially when using row covers. Living mulches can help! So... what exactly can they do? Living mulches are cover crops planted in the furrows between rows. They form a thick barrier that prevent many types of weeds from growing. No need for herbicides or mechanical cultivation. Take a look!


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