This database describes the cover cropping strategies, detailed practices, benefits, and challenges of experienced cover crop growers in orchards and vineyards in the southern Sacramento Valley (including the Capay Valley) and the North Coast viticulture region. Most of the entries were derived from information provided by growers for the 2020-21 cover cropping season. Content was only edited for clarity. Mention of specific practices does not imply a recommendation by the University of California.

Cover Crop Resources

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