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How to Cover Crop with Bell Beans (Fava Beans) to Make Free Fertilizer

Bell beans (a small-seeded variety of fava beans) are an often overlooked cover crop that's easy to grow, completely edible, and actually improves your soil as it matures. The key to taking advantage of its nitrogen-fixing abilities is cutting it down at the right time. Here's how to time your planting and actually get the nitrogen into your soil.
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