Sodium is an important mineral for the body because it is an electrolyte, which means that it has an electrical charge when dissolved in water. Unusually high levels of sodium in your body can raise your blood pressure and result in a condition known as hypernatremia, resulting in cellular dysfunction.
The following cover crops are recommended for Florida gardens: Summer: cowpea, velvet bean, soybean, and sunflower Winter: cereal rye (FL 401), crimson clover, and Austrian winter pea.
Of course, in South Florida, you can plant spring vegetables in the fall and winter, up until February or March. Plant early enough so that your vegetables have time to mature before the heat of summer kicks in. See Table 3 in the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide for planting dates for specific crops. Summer