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Pumpkins planted in terminated cover crop of rye.
Ajay Nair
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Gardening
Introduce cover crops to reduce weeds, capture nutrients and increase soil health
Natalie Dunlap
Late August and early September is when you should introduce cover crops to your home garden.

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