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Resources – Cover Cropping

Find resources related to the practice of cover cropping, which can help improve soil fertility, suppress weeds and reduce erosion, among other benefits.

Cover cropping worksheets, exercises and references
  • Cover cropping – exercises and calculator sheet – from OSU Extension and Oregon Tilth.
  • Nitrogen Application Worksheet
  • P and K Application Worksheet and Micronutrient reference sheet – Phosphorus and Potassium Worksheet and Micronutrient reference.
  • Nutrient Management for Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Crops
  • Nutrient Management for Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Crops – short version
Other guides and resources
  • OSU Vegetable Production Guides
  • Methods for Successful Cover Crop Management in Your Home Garden
  • Soil Testing: A Guide for Farms with Diverse Vegetable Crops
  • Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers
  • Estimating Plant-Available Nitrogen Release from Cover Crops

Contact

Contact Us
503-222-SOIL (7645)

East Multnomah Soil & Water
Conservation District
5211 N. Williams Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97217

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