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What does well in newly tilled sod?

19 years ago

I'd like to put some of my gardens (50 X 50) in cover crops this year, so will need to till up new sod areas to plant. What things have you found will do well in that situation among veggies and/or cut flowers? Thanks. Ann

Comments (5)

elainect5
19 years ago
If you are looking for a crop, not just cover, potatoes do well in newly-tilled sod.
ohiorganic
19 years ago
butternut squash, broccoli, tomatoes, okra, leeks but potatoes would probably do best
huisjen
19 years ago
Ugh. Been there, done that. Don't expect to use anything like an Earthway seeder this year; it can't deal with the clods. All planting will be done by hand, and transplants have a better chance of succeeding than direct-seeded crops.

Katey
breezyb
19 years ago
If you work in a lot of organic matter (compost), I can't see anything not doing well.
kevinw1
19 years ago
Don't potatoes have trouble with wireworms, which are supposed to be bad in areas just taken out of grass? I know we had a lot of them last year and they played merry heck with the lettuce!

Kevin

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