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Green Manure Seeds

Simpson's Seeds | Vegetable Seeds |  Green Manure Seeds

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.
 
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: £2.10

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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: £1.60

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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: £1.60

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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: £1.70

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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: £1.70

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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: £1.60

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