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...

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Winter N-Fix : third type of green manuring to maintain soil fertility

Winter N-Fix Sow as for Summer N-Fix but use 1002-14 disk for beans/small peas Using 20% annual rye helps as a row marker and to fill out the tares Hoe just before tares start to ‘wander’ Can be undersown with phacelia late Feb, to add volume. Good option to follow and/or precede Toms, cuc, peppers etc.  Tares / Vetch Excellent late or Winter sown The best option for N-fixing before Summer crops Deep rooting Dense foliage ...

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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                     ...

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