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green manure
« on: September 29, 2015, 19:56:01 »
Is it too late to sow green manure : comfrey, mustard etc?

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Re: green manure
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2015, 21:32:54 »

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Re: green manure
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2015, 10:27:21 »
Be aware some of these are brassicas  so they can boost any clubroot in the soil ... 

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Re: green manure
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2015, 11:41:27 »
Be aware some of these are brassicas  so they can boost any clubroot in the soil ...

Yes thanks Picman. I saw that on the web link. I guess its best to follow normal rotation rules.

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Re: green manure
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2015, 13:07:33 »
Field beans are quite expensive to buy in small quantities.  I have bought a packet of Hodmedod's whole fava beans from a local garden centre food department and they germinate very well. (And make great baked beans).  I also have some Wizards saved before the voles got to them.  Plan to get them in next week just before it rains, so less time for the voles and squirrels to get them.


 

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