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Plant Some Perennials

Farmers who are searching for the perfect farming guide for crop planting will definitely want to consider planting some perennials. There are a lot of benefits for your harvest and your land with this type of crop.

Roots on a perennial crop extend far deeper into the earth than their annual counterparts. One farming guide demonstrates just how significant the root structure is with this cutaway picture of the earth:

With the deeper roots extending through your soil, your farm is likely to experience some significant benefits:

  • Less soil erosion
  • Access to nutrients and water sources otherwise unavailable to your plants
  • Reduces compaction
  • Creates more soil




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