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What are some cover crop options for my 150 SF veg garden which I a not planting this year. I want to keep the weeds from taking over and may palnt ag...
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Asked March 30, 2026, 11:08 AM EDT
What are some cover crop options for my 150 SF veg garden which I a not planting this year. I want to keep the weeds from taking over and may palnt again in a year .
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Janell,
We have a publication on cover crops and it lists specific plants that you can consider: https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/244.pdf
A couple things:
1. Any seed will need to be watered in following planting.
2. DO NOT let the cover crops flower and seed, or you'll have additional weed pressure. Or mow/cut back the cover crop during the season.
Have you considered just using mulch to prevent weed growth? This could be grass clippings, chopped leaves, wood mulch, etc. Grass clippings and leaves could be turned into the soil in the fall. The wood mulch could be removed and used elsewhere in the landscape.
We have a publication on cover crops and it lists specific plants that you can consider: https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/244.pdf
A couple things:
1. Any seed will need to be watered in following planting.
2. DO NOT let the cover crops flower and seed, or you'll have additional weed pressure. Or mow/cut back the cover crop during the season.
Have you considered just using mulch to prevent weed growth? This could be grass clippings, chopped leaves, wood mulch, etc. Grass clippings and leaves could be turned into the soil in the fall. The wood mulch could be removed and used elsewhere in the landscape.
