What is the best winter cover crop in Zone 5?
Some cover crops that can be established late in the fall and survive winters in plant hardiness zone 5 are: cereal rye, winter wheat and hairy vetch. Zone 5 has medium length growing season. Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing before your first frost date. With a last frost date of May 15th and first frost date of October 15th. These dates will vary a week or two so it’s important to watch the weather before planting.