Editing Crop rotation (section)

=== Grasses and cereals ===

Cereal and grasses are frequent cover crops because of the many advantages they supply to [[soil quality]] and structure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cover Crops and Crop Rotation |url=https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/initiatives-and-highlighted-programs/peoples-garden/soil-health/cover-crops-and-crop-rotation |website=usda.gov |access-date=23 December 2024 |date=20 December 2024}}</ref> The dense and far-reaching root systems give ample structure to surrounding soil and provide significant biomass for [[soil organic matter]].

Grasses and cereals are key in weed management as they compete with undesired plants for soil space and nutrients.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crop Rotation with Cover Crops |url=https://www.sare.org/publications/managing-cover-crops-profitably/crop-rotation-with-cover-crops/ |website=sare.org |access-date=23 December 2024}}</ref>