Soil Health Winter Prep: Build Living Soil

Winter Is Soil-Building Season

Microbes, fungi, and worms work underground while the garden rests.

Cover Crops

Crimson clover fixes nitrogen. Winter rye builds organic matter. Daikon breaks compaction.

Compost Top-Dressing

• Apply 1-2 inches of finished compost
• Let worms incorporate naturally
• Mulch on top for protection

pH Testing

Test in fall. Lime raises pH over 3-6 months.

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