cover newly planted seeds with straw

Do I cover newly planted seeds with straw (before they sprout)? I’ve planted several raised beds; it’s usually dry and windy. I don’t know whether to cover the entire bed with straw or leave the rows with seeds open and just put straw between the planted rows.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/09/2015 @ 12:09 am

Here is a great article to explain the process to you.

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