Seasonal Soil Care: Winter Composting & Cover Crops

title: 'Seasonal Soil Care: Winter Composting & Cover Crops' date: '2025-05-20' tags: ['soil health', 'composting', 'cover crops'] excerpt: 'How we build soil vitality during cooler months through strategic compost applications and cold-tolerant nitrogen fixers.' image: '/images/img_12.jpg' author: 'Jonno'

Winter months provide a crucial opportunity for soil regeneration at Carinya Parc. Our seasonal soil building strategy includes:

1. Winter Composting: How we adjust our compost recipe for slower cold-weather decomposition while maximizing microbial diversity.
2. Cold-Season Cover Crops: Our selection of hardy legumes and grasses that continue to build soil even in cooler temperatures.
3. Strategic Application: Where and when we apply compost for maximum benefit across different growing zones.
4. Monitoring Methods: The simple tests we use to track soil improvements over time.

"Winter isn't downtime—it's prime time for the underground economy of soil life."