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  • Mulch for Organic Vegetables—Grown in Place

    Organic farmers and researchers utilize cover crops to reduce the labor and expense of organic mulches. by  Ryan Maher and Brian Caldwell Organic mulches like hay or straw can suppress weeds and improve soil.  They are used by many small scale vegetable farmers, but the cost of the material and application may be prohibitive for…

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