January Photos Photos taken 21st January 2021. After a recent spell of cold, wet weather, with some hard frosts, the cover crop trial has held up well. Plot 1 – Forage Rye Looking a little waterlogged, but still holding the soil well. Some of the leaves are showing signs of disease. Plot 2 – Berseem Clover The clover is holding well, with the plants still mainly upright, now at ankle height. Not showing any signs of frost damage. Plot 3- Crimson Clover Plants are showing good ground cover, and with their fibrous roots holding well. Plot 4 – Discovery radish The radishes still have good above ground leafy growth, with some leaves starting to turn yellow. Plot 5 – Fodder Radish Compared to the Discovery radish, the Fodder radish has a lot more top growth, and less yellowing of the leaves. Plot 6 – Spring Vetch While the vetch still has good biomass, it is showing purpling to the leaves. The plants are a lot more prostrate. Plot 7 – Winter vetch Compared to the spring vetch, the winter vetch is a lot greener, brighter and upright. Plot 8 – Buckwheat The plants have now almost fully rotted, leaving just the stalks behind. Plot 9 – N Fixer The mix is flourishing, still looking green and with plenty of biomass. Plot 10 – Sprinter The oats are providing plenty of green cover, still looking very well. The vetch is still present in the mix, filling in the bottom of the cover. Plot 11 – EcoCover The mustard is the dominant aspect to the mix, with the rye a little thin underneath. The mix is still standing well. Plot 12 – Green Reward The mix is still looking great, with the wide range of species holding well. There is plenty of biomass above ground, although some leaves are showing signs of yellowing.
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