Soil workhorses

• daikon radish (can break up clay), a favorite of Fukuoka
• burdock, similarly deep and powerful root
• chicory, burnet, lamb’s quarters, dock – described as “deep rooted” by John Jeavons (J²)
• beets, comfrey – accumulate potassium (J²)
• clover – accumulates nitrogen and potassium (J²)
• alfalfa – deep-rooted, plus accumulates calcium and phosphorus (J²)
• yarrow – deep-rooted, plus accumulates calcium and potassium (J²)
• Legume family (see page ###)

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