The Surprising Winter Crop Mix That Helps Indian Farms Restore Soil Without Chemicals
The cooler season can become a powerful period of renewal when farmers plant a varied selection of winter crops rather than relying on a single species. Diversification during winter is not just clever planning; it is a natural strategy that strengthens soil, supports ecosystems, and builds long-term resilience into the land.
Understanding how this diversity works reveals why winter should never be treated as an agricultural pause, but as a season of purposeful rebuilding.
Every plant sends a unique pattern of roots into the earth. Some push deeply, others spread close to the surface. When winter crops are diversified, these roots interact in ways that dramatically improve soil structure:
Together, they........





















Toi Staff
Sabine Sterk
Penny S. Tee
Gideon Levy
Mark Travers Ph.d
Gilles Touboul
John Nosta
Daniel Orenstein