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GM1
ALFALFA or LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) P
Superb purple/blue flowers ROOTS very deep rooting NITROGEN FIXER FOLIAGE rich in plantfoods GROWTH Tall and vigorous DURATION Several months - 2 years winter hardy. TREATMENT Mow or strim to maintain young growth. Cut for compost material SOIL Most soils. Not acid or water logged. Drought resistant SOW April-July SOW RATE 250gm/100sq m, 10kg per acre TURNING IN Young green growth NOTE Maximum effect from deep roots, leave for over 1 year.
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GM10
RYE, WINTER GRAZING (Secale cereale) A
Long bearded heads. The most important green manure for improving soil structure. ROOTS Vigorous and very extensive NITROGEN FIXER No GROWTH Fast in early spring FOLIAGE Thin DURATION Autumn to spring SOIL Most soils SOW August-November SOW RATE 250gms/15 sq m, 75kg per acre TURNING IN In base of plant of before flower heads begin to form
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GM11
TREFOIL (Medicago lupulina) Bi
Masses of small yellow flowers ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH 30cms Very rapid FOLIAGE Dense, total cover DURATION Will flower and die within 2 seasons TREATMENT Can be mown before flowering which will extend duration SOIL Most, including light dry not acid SOW Mid March-mid August SOW RATE 250gm/115sq m, 10kg per acre TURNING IN Any time before flowering NOTE Will tolerate semi-shade and is suitable for undersowing other crops
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GM1A
ALFALFA or LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) P - 500gm
Superb purple/blue flowers ROOTS very deep rooting NITROGEN FIXER FOLIAGE rich in plantfoods GROWTH Tall and vigorous DURATION Several months - 2 years winter hardy. TREATMENT Mow or strim to maintain young growth. Cut for compost material SOIL Most soils. Not acid or water logged. Drought resistant SOW April-July SOW RATE 250gm/100sq m, 10kg per acre TURNING IN Young green growth NOTE Maximum effect from deep roots, leave for over 1 year.
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GM2
BEANS, Winter Field (Vicia Faba) A
Pink/white flowers ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH 60-90cms FOLIAGE Thin. Sow close for good ground cover DURATION Annual overwintering TREATMENT Can be cut down once to regrow SEEDS PER 100 gm: 150-200 SOIL Loam to heavy clay. Will not tolerate drought. SOW September-November SOW RATE 250gm/10sq m 75kg per acre TURNING IN When Green
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GM2A
BEANS, Winter Field (Vicia Faba) A - 500gm
Pink/white flowers ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH 60-90cms FOLIAGE Thin. Sow close for good ground cover DURATION Annual overwintering TREATMENT Can be cut down once to regrow SEEDS PER 100 gm: 150-200 SOIL Loam to heavy clay. Will not tolerate drought. SOW September-November SOW RATE 250gm/10sq m 75kg per acre TURNING IN When Green
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GM3
BUCKWHEAT - Starter Pack 10sq.m
The regular use of Green Manures, can improve soil structure and increase soil fertility. All types of soil can benefit from the use of Green Manures. Annual related to Polygonums. 75cm
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GM3A
BUCKWHEAT - 500gm
The regular use of Green Manures can improve soil structure and increase soil fertility. All types of soil can benefit from the use of Green Manures. Annual related to Polygonums 75cm
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GM4
CLOVER, Crimson (Trifolium incarnatum) A
Crimson flowers. Really spectacular large crimson flowers loved by bees. ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH Vigorous FOLIAGE Quite dense DURATION 2-3 months in summer. Sow July/August for overwinter SOIL Prefers sandy loam but tolerates heavy clay SOW March-August SOW RATE 250gm/75sq m 15kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowering (if you can beat to miss the display!)
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GM7
LUPIN, Bitter Blue (Lupinus angustifolius) A
Pale blue flowers ROOTS Very deep GROWTH 50cms Slow to start FOLIAGE Not very dense DURATION Slow to start 2-3 months SOIL Best for light slightly acid soil SEEDS PER 100 gm: 60-80 SOW March-June SOW RATE 250gms/45sq m, 25kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowers open
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GM7A
LUPIN, Bitter Blue (Lupinus angustifolius) A - 500gm
Pale blue flowers ROOTS Very deep GROWTH 50cms Slow to start FOLIAGE Not very dense DURATION Slow to start 2-3 months SOIL Best for light slightly acid soil SEEDS PER 100 gm: 60-80 SOW March-June SOW RATE 250gms/45sq m, 25kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowers open
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OGM12
TARES, WINTER (Vicia sativa) A
Purple flowers. Rapid and sprawling growth with average roots. Dense cover foliage for 2-3 months or over winter. Nitrogen Fixer.
100g
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OGM12A
TARES, WINTER (Vicia sativa) A - 500gm
Purple flowers. Rapid and sprawling growth with average roots. Dense cover foliage for 2-3 months or over winter. Nitrogen Fixer.
500g
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OGM13
CLOVER White (Trefolium repens)
Roots Average. Nitrogen Fixer Yes Growth short. Duration for undersowing crops to build fertility and nutrients. Treatment Trim back as necessary. Sow February - September. Sow Rate 1-2g/1sq.m Turning In After crops have been harvested.
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OGM5
CLOVER, Red Merviot (Trifolium pratense) P
Pale pink flowers ROOTS Deep rooting NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH Rapid FOLIAGE Very dense cover DURATION Few months to a year or two TREATMENT Can be mown or strimmed several times a season or cut for compost SOIL Good loam SOW April-August SOW RATE 250gms/75sq m 15kg per acre TURNING IN Any time before flowering
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OGM5A
CLOVER, Red Merviot (Trifolium pratense) P - 250gm
Pale pink flowers ROOTS Deep rooting NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH Rapid FOLIAGE Very dense cover DURATION Few months to a year or two TREATMENT Can be mown or strimmed several times a season or cut for compost SOIL Good loam SOW April-August SOW RATE 250gms/75sq m 15kg per acre TURNING IN Any time before flowering
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OGM6
FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum graecum) A
White flowers. Attractive foliage plant. ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Not in UK GROWTH Rapid FOLIAGE Bushy, good cover DURATION Quick starting 2-3 months SOIL Heavy to light but prefers good drainage SOW March-August SOW RATE 250gms/55sq m, 20kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowering
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OGM6A
FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum graecum) A - 250gm
White flowers. Attractive foliage plant. ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Not in UK GROWTH Rapid FOLIAGE Bushy, good cover DURATION Quick starting 2-3 months SOIL Heavy to light but prefers good drainage SOW March-August SOW RATE 250gms/55sq m, 20kg per acre TURNING IN before flowering
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OGM8
MUSTARD (Sinapsis alba) A
Yellow flowers The fastest green manure. Seed to flower in 8 weeks. ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER No GROWTH 50cms vigorous FOLIAGE Ample cover DURATION Can be turned in from 3 weeks to 8 weeks SOIL Reasonably fertile with some moisture SOW March-mid September SOW RATE 250gms/90sq m 12.5kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowering
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OGM8A
MUSTARD (Sinapsis alba) A - 500gm
Yellow flowers The fastest green manure. Seed to flower in 8 weeks. ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER No GROWTH 50cms vigorous FOLIAGE Ample cover DURATION Can be turned in from 3 weeks to 8 weeks SOIL Reasonably fertile with some moisture SOW March-mid SeptemberSOW RATE 250gms/90sq m 12.5kg per acre TURNING IN Before flowering
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OGM9
PHACELIA (Phacelia tanacetifolia) SOLD OUT 31426 NON ORGANIC IN PLACE
Beautiful mauve flowers. Very attractive plant with fern like foliage and masses of flowers loved by the bees.Roots Average. Nitrogen fixer No. Growth 60-90cm. Foliage Quite dense. Duration Very fast in summer, 8 weeks to flower. Over winter to 6 months. Sow March/September. Sow rate 250g/95 sq m. 15kg per acre. Turning in before flowers open.
start pack 15 sq.m
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