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Rabbit free cover crop #930086

Asked April 29, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT

What cover crop could I put on my 200 square-foot garden that rabbits and deer don’t like?

Multnomah County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question. Here are some resources: (deer) https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2073/2014/03/Deer-resistant-Garden.pdf

and (although from Pennsylvania), a comprehensive list of plants rabbits steer clear of: https://franklin.osu.edu/sites/franklin/files/imce/Program_Pages/ANR/wildliferesistantplantlist.pdf

I hope these are helpful. Good luck!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 30, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT

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