Ground Cover Crops

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In permaculture systems we try to keep the ground permanently covered with mulch, green crops (green manure) or perennial ground cover plants. This mimics nature, which rarely leaves any bare soil. Bare soil invites weeds and causes erosion from wind and rain.

Read:

• https://www.permaculturecourseonline.com/food-forests/how-to-start-a-food-forest-in-sub-tropics/
• https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/forest-gardening-establishing-the-ground-layer/

Good examples of spreading groundcover crops: https://kahikateafarm.co.nz/product-category/plants/ground-covers/spreading/

15 Fruiting Groundcovers You Should Be Growing — Ep. 124: https://youtu.be/sxS5qa1mOfg

Shortlist

• [ ] Kale
• [ ] Swiss chard
• [ ] Oregano
• [ ] Sweet potatoes
• [ ] Squash
• [ ] Dewberry
• [ ] Nasturtiums (edible flower)

These are what we will be planting immediately if we are able to get the land https://github.com/dwyl/phase-three/issues/116 The crops are all productive (edible), low-maintenance - especially in winter - and will improve soil quality!

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What Makes Soil Healthy? https://youtu.be/0_JdUj903GA