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Green manure provides a source of composting material and soil improver as well as keeping weeds down in ground that would otherwise be empty. Once dug in they break down releasing nutrients into the soil.
 
AlfalfaAlfalfaRef: S/GRM001

Hardy perennial grown as short-term (2-3month) green manure. Adds bulk and some nitrogen fixation to soil. Sow April - July. Dig in while fresh and green. Avoid acidic or water-logged ground.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.80

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BuckwheatBuckwheatRef: S/GRM003

Deep rooting so helps to break up subsoils and increases humus content. Also attracts hoverflies. Sow March to August.

For approximately 10 square metres

Price: £1.85

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Field BeansField BeansRef: S/GRM005

Nitrogen fixing. Sow September to November. Dig in during early spring before flowering.

For approximately 10 square metres

Price: £2.90

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Forage PeasForage PeasRef: S/GRM006

Tall (1m) nitrogen fixing plant for over-wintering. Sow September-November.

For approximately 10 square metres

Price: £1.50

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Forage RyeForage RyeRef: S/GRM007

For most soil types, including clay. Sow August-November for over-wintering. Turn in April-May.

For approximately 10 square metres

Price: £1.50

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Mustard White TilneyMustard White TilneyRef: S/GRM008

Develops a high level of green matter and fibre. Quick growing to 2-3ft (60-90cm). Sow March-September and turn in before flowering.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.60

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Phacelia TanacetifoliaPhacelia TanacetifoliaRef: S/GRM009

Dense, tall (up to 3ft 3" (1m) and quick maturing for sowing March-September. Should be turned in before flowering but if left the flowers are a lovely blue and attract bees.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.60

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Red CloverRed CloverRef: S/GRM010

Nitrogen fixing, this one is best on loams. Sow April-August.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.50

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White CloverWhite CloverRef: S/GRM011

Blend of different sized clovers and usually used as a long-term manure. Sow April-August.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.50

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Winter TaresWinter TaresRef: S/GRM012

Nitrogen fixing plant, not recommended for acid soils. Sow March-May or July-September.

For approximately 20 square metres

Price: £1.60

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