All my butternut squash plants have died. As they came up from the castings I spread, and I have 15 squash to hold me, that suites me just fine. Now to fill in that bare soil. Last year I finally behaved myself and actually used a winter cover crop. Last year I used a pea. This season I have decided to go with a a type of perennial rye ( Wren's
Abruzzi Rye) that is ( according to Southern Exposure) most suited for the southeast, blended with vetch. You can check it out or order some of your own from Southern Exposure
Here.
I'd love some more information about your experience using a cover crop! Did you let it winterkill? Did you let it go to seed? Did you leave the stalks as mulch? I'm thinking about doing cover crops this winter.
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