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Green Manure Seeds - General Mix |
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This general green manure seed mix consists of Forage Rye, Minerva Maple Peas and English Early Common Vetch and is a good all round green manure, especially for those who are new to green manuring and are a little unsure which one to use.
It provides a mix of bulky foliage that adds organic matter with plants which have nitrogen fixing properties. It can be left over winter once well established to help prevent soil erosion and nutrient leaching. But it’s best for short-term green manuring through the summer.
Forage Rye provides good ground cover, bulky foliage and deep roots which help prevent nutrient leaching and break up heavy soil. English Early Common Vetch produces a lot of bulky foliage that helps improve the soil structure/texture by adding good add organic matter. It also has the ability to fix nitrogen and suppresses weeds. Minerva Maple Peas fix a lot of nitrogen in their root nodules.
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Italian Ryegrass is a good at suppressing weeds and fits anywhere into crop rotation plans. It is not as invasive as perennial grass and has the ability to lift nitrogen from the soil and slowly release it to the following crop.
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May - July |
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2-6 months
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Nitrogen Fixer
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| The choice can seem bewildering but with the help of our guide, the options will become easier.
If it still seems like hard work try our Spring, General or Winter Mix depending on the season as these provide the ideal ingredients to suit most situations.
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