February Photos Photos taken 22nd February 2021. Plot 1 – Forage Rye The plot is still showing good ground coverage, some leaves showing sign of disease. There is still plenty of biomass above and below ground. Plot 2 – Berseem Clover The plants are looking green and vibrant, with plenty of cover shown. Plot 3 – Crimson Clover Showing some signs of being knocked by the recent cold weather, with some tinges of purpling on the leaves. Plot 4 – Discovery Radish Some yellowing to leaves on the plants, but generally holding up well. Plot 5 – Fodder Radish There are significantly less leaves than in previous visits , but the plants are still giving some biomass above ground. Plot 6 – Spring Vetch The plants have taken a considerable hit from the recent cold weather spell, and the plants have mostly died off. Plot 7 – Winter Vetch Similar to the Spring vetch, the plants have show to be affected by the cold weather, and not looking as bold as they have done previously. Plot 8 – Buckwheat What is left of the stalks of the Buckwheat have almost become completely broken down. Plot 9 – N Fixer The vetch has almost all been killed out, as seen in previous plot, with the berseem clover still standing strong. Plot 10 – Sprinter The black oats are still standing, with some leaves starting to senesce. The vetch has survived better with the canopy of the oats. Plenty of biomass above ground. Plot 11 – EcoCover The mustard has been reduced to stalks with the leaves gone from the recent frosts. The rye is still standing strong. Plot 12 – Green Reward The rye and the radish seem to be doing the best after the cold period, with some of the other species being knocked out. There is still plenty of biomass, and good rooting depths.
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