Relay crop
Terminate early spring
Advantages Won’t consume water in drought conditions. Start to mineralize earlier (plant decomposition).
Disadvantages No photosynthesis. No nitrogen addition to the system.
relay crop
Terminate mid-spring and green seed
Advantages Living root. Cycle minerals. Balance carbon to nitrogen ratio. Protect soil.
Disadvantages Uses moisture/water consumption.
relay crop
Harvest For Forage & Grow cash crop
Advantages Double cropping. Lower inputs/risk
Disadvantages Need haying equipment.
