Showing posts with label summer n-fix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer n-fix. Show all posts

Monday, 16 February 2015

Conclusion of green manuring and benefits

Conclusion of green manuring Green manures are potentially an expensive way to build fertility in protected systems With rotation planning and market consideration this cost can be reduced More research is needed to measure tangible benefits. Other strategies may further improve viability. Eg. Under-sowing, mobile structures, making compost from field green manure cuttings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Links to prepare your own Green manure Quick mix green manure   Summer N-Fix green manure   Winter...

Friday, 6 February 2015

Quick Mix green manure : How to have your own green manure to maintain soil fertiity

There are three types of Green manuring depending on your needs, Namely Quick Mix – 2-3 month non-leguminous mix, fast growing, weed suppressive and reasonably drought tolerant. Summer N-Fix – 3-4 month, 2 clovers, requires weed control and inoculant, good potential for N and OM Winter N-Fix – 5-6 month, requires weed control, good before hungry summer crops. Quick Mix Buckwheat                    (4g/m2) Ameranth                     ...