Description
Mr Fothergill’s Green Manure Winter Rye Seeds, Revitalises poor soils naturallyImproves soil fertility and structure. .
Sow outdoors February to March to dig in the same year, or sow in early August to November to over winter and dig in the following year. Broadcast the seed over finely prepared soil which has already beenwatered. Cut back as necessary to encourage in, after 50-60 days in summer, or after over wintering and 4-5 weeks before the ground is the plants back and allow the foliage to wilt before digging the crop in to a depth of15-20cm. Chop up the foliage with the spade as you dig. Over wintered crops can be dug into the soil in spring. Ensure plants are cut back or dug in before they set seed.
One of the very best over wintering green manures, growing through much of the winter
• Produces large amounts of fibrous roots to improve soil structure and reduce soil compaction
• Prevents important nutrients being washed from the soil by wet winter weather
Sow time: Feb-Mar,Aug-Nov
Flowering/Harvesting time:
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