Big T
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How many days to your growing season?
In Montana it’s 121 days. They typically get 3 cuts on the alfalfa, sometimes 4.
Friend plants a garden. Last year it was destroyed by hail about a month in.
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Vegetable Gardens
- Thread starter ak diesel driver
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In Montana it’s 121 days. They typically get 3 cuts on the alfalfa, sometimes 4.
Friend plants a garden. Last year it was destroyed by hail about a month in.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
As low as 100 up to 138 depending on what site you look at
Big T
Well-Known Member
Everything seems to grow faster when the growing season is short.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
Got the first beam milled for the greenhouse.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
Also in the process of making a log arch to be able to retrieve the logs out of the woods.
jrsavoie
Recruit
Cereal rye, also known as winter rye, is a popular choice for a garden cover crop due to its ability to rapidly establish a dense ground cover, suppress weeds, prevent soil erosion, and scavenge excess nutrients from the soil, particularly nitrogen, throughout the winter months, making it a great option for protecting your garden during the off-season.
Key benefits of using cereal rye as a garden cover crop:
Excellent weed suppression:
Its dense growth quickly outcompetes most winter annual weeds, creating a barrier that prevents new weed seedlings from establishing.
Soil erosion control:
The extensive root system of rye helps hold soil in place, preventing erosion from wind and rain, especially during winter months.
Nutrient cycling:
Cereal rye effectively absorbs leftover nutrients in the soil, particularly nitrogen, preventing them from leaching out and making them available to your next crop in the spring.
Improves soil structure:
The deep roots of rye can help break up compacted soil and improve drainage.
Winter hardiness:
Rye can withstand cold temperatures and continue growing throughout the winter, providing ground cover even when other plants are dormant.
Easy to plant and manage:
Cereal rye is readily available as seed and can be easily broadcast across the garden bed in the fall.
Important considerations when using cereal rye as a cover crop:
Termination timing:
It's crucial to terminate the rye before planting your spring crops by mowing or tilling it under, as it can compete with young seedlings if allowed to grow too tall.
Allelopathic effects:
Rye can produce chemicals that may slightly inhibit the germination of some plants, so be mindful of planting sensitive crops directly after rye.
Nitrogen availability:
While rye scavenges nitrogen from the soil, it may temporarily tie up nitrogen when decomposing, so consider adding additional nitrogen to the soil after terminating the rye if planting nitrogen-demanding crops.
Key benefits of using cereal rye as a garden cover crop:
Excellent weed suppression:
Its dense growth quickly outcompetes most winter annual weeds, creating a barrier that prevents new weed seedlings from establishing.
Soil erosion control:
The extensive root system of rye helps hold soil in place, preventing erosion from wind and rain, especially during winter months.
Nutrient cycling:
Cereal rye effectively absorbs leftover nutrients in the soil, particularly nitrogen, preventing them from leaching out and making them available to your next crop in the spring.
Improves soil structure:
The deep roots of rye can help break up compacted soil and improve drainage.
Winter hardiness:
Rye can withstand cold temperatures and continue growing throughout the winter, providing ground cover even when other plants are dormant.
Easy to plant and manage:
Cereal rye is readily available as seed and can be easily broadcast across the garden bed in the fall.
Important considerations when using cereal rye as a cover crop:
Termination timing:
It's crucial to terminate the rye before planting your spring crops by mowing or tilling it under, as it can compete with young seedlings if allowed to grow too tall.
Allelopathic effects:
Rye can produce chemicals that may slightly inhibit the germination of some plants, so be mindful of planting sensitive crops directly after rye.
Nitrogen availability:
While rye scavenges nitrogen from the soil, it may temporarily tie up nitrogen when decomposing, so consider adding additional nitrogen to the soil after terminating the rye if planting nitrogen-demanding crops.
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