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Green manure
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crops, such as legumes or cover crops, grown and then plowed under to enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients
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Organic farmers often rely on green manure as a sustainable practice for soil enrichment.
Gardeners sow green manure crops in fallow areas to prevent soil erosion and maintain soil health.
Farmers often plant green manure like clover between growing seasons to improve soil fertility.
Legumes like alfalfa are commonly used as green manure to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
Green manure plants like rye or buckwheat can suppress weeds, reducing the need for herbicides.