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Had another question for you. My cover crop is starting to crowd my plants too, what would you do if you did not have any dryed stems to weigh down the cover crop? I'm assuming they are a source of carbon that helps balance out the N from the green mulch. Should I just smash it down and cover...

Thanks a ton for the tip, makes total sense. I really appreciate the help

Haha! That's true. I guess I was too worried about disturbing the layer under the mulch by making a spot for my plant. It makes sense though, I feel like letting that exposed area dry out enough to not attract those guys would help. I'm probably being over cautious. I'm on my first cycle in a...

I will try to post a photo if it happens again. The seed and the soil was surrounded by some kind of beneficial mites. I wonder if I am not planting the seed deep enough? Do you do anything out of the ordinary when you plant a seed? It looks like you prep a little area for planting.

Have you ever had problems with seeds getting eaten by the bugs in your soil? I dug one out the other day because 2 of the 3 sprouted and the one that didn't sprout was a hollow shell.