Green Manures

In organic gardening green manures are an important way to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil, control weed growth, as well as avoiding disease and pest problems from rotational growing.

The main aim with green manures is to grow a healthy, leafy, flourishing crop and then dig it back into the soil before it produces – rule of thumb is at 10-15% flowering.

When to plant:
Late summer to autumn

Planting:
Sow approximately 45g per square metre.

Preparation:
Leave the crop for 7-8 weeks then dig into soil. Approximately 2 weeks later re-dig the soil before planting your new vegetables for great results.