However, I read somewhere that there is a cover crop that when planted in fall, it grows, then dies bacl completely over winter and can be raked aside in spring for planting, or even planted right through if desired.

The particular crop escapes me, and the resources I have at arms reach are not being helpful right now. This one seemed like the logical choice for me, as it did not require mowing, and did not go to seed when planted in fall.

Ken

My Favorite Choices of Green Manures

I'm planning to grow this fall and winter radishes, kale, mustard greens, and rapeseed as both a fall garden and the extras will become my non-legume green manures.

I'm going to mix these fast growing non-legumes with slower growing fall/winter legumes like hairy vetch, crimson clover, and winter peas for that nitrogen fixation benefit to add to the erosion control, deep root development, and added organic matter of all cover crops.

I plan on feeding my cover crops all fall and winter with compost teas and cattle feeds. This will not only fertilize the plants and the soil, but also the feeds will add extra cover crop seeds like wheat and oats to the mixture for extra tall growth. I plan on killing my cover crops the no-till way, by February this coming year.

Hope this helps.
Happy Gardening!