So earlier in the thread I mentioned about putting a canopy of vegetation over surface biomass…..and it being one of the major factors in efficient decomposition……Choose whatever plant community you want to use but the concept is the same. My #1 goal is to have the best fall/winter plots around……Everything being done now is just “prepping” for them. These plants are starting to “prep” my soil surface for seed in about 3 months by turning the straw into a nice soft fluff for my seed to land in. Again, use and plant what you want to but don’t lose sight of the concepts.