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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Cover crop Cover crop The term 'Cover crop' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A crop that provides temporary protection for delicate seedlings and/or provides a canopy for seasonal soil protection and improvement between normal crop production periods. Except in orchards where permanent vegative cover is maintained, cover crops usually are grown for one year or less. When plowed under and incorporated into the soil, cover crops are also referred to as green manure crops'. About the author
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