Susan Fortes asked 14 years ago
We have 5 large vegetable plots which we would like to plant green manure in over winter, could you advise me as to what is best to grow and also any stockists as we dont seem to be able to find any anywhere.
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
Green manure can supply nurtients and structure to soil. Is is best for light soils that dry out as it helps to retain nutrients.
The idea is to sow green manures such as phacelia, ryegrass, vetch or clover in August or September and dig or rotoavate in late winter or spring.
On heavy soil, green manure can make cutlivation in spring mre difficult as the soil dries more slowly.
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