I'll jump on your thread and spread the love Seriously, one of the bigger problems I see with your method is weed control. I've have established winter plots containing everything you can name, legumes, small grains, grasses, etc. but without chemicals I don't see how weeds could be effectively managed and not take over the plot. Continuous mowing definitely don't work. Eventually some of the tougher weeds will over take the plot without the use of chemicals
Crab grass by any chance? Tough stuff to get rid of.
Seriously, one of the bigger problems I see with your method is weed control. I've have established winter plots containing everything you can name, legumes, small grains, grasses, etc. but without chemicals I don't see how weeds could be effectively managed and not take over the plot. Continuous mowing definitely don't work. Eventually some of the tougher weeds will over take the plot without the use of chemicals 
