Deep Rooting Green Manure
Ref: MIXCCS2
This seed mixture includes brassica species which can grow quickly in warm spring and summer soils. Species like Fodder and Tillage Radish will develop strong tap roots to help improve soil structure and drainage. Sow after the last frost in the spring and by early September for winter cover. These are annual species which are expected to germinate for 3-5 months before flowering and setting seed. The mix will be killed off by most winter frosts. This mixture contains beneficial soil microbes which are a natural product that encourages plants to cycle key nutrients more efficiently, boosting growth, resilience, plant health and soil life.
Pack size 150 grams
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Species breakdown in this mix
Fodder Radish
Also commonly known as oil radish, fodder radish is a brassica, it is not a legume but it will hold any residual nitrogen in the soil, which it will then release as it breaks down over time. This species is slower to flower and go to seed than mustard and produces a deeper root system.
Tillage Radish
Tillage radish is a deep rooted brassica, used to improve soil structure. It has a deep rooting ability to break through compacted layers and plough pans, creating better drainage and air movement within the soil. Although originally utilised in the states, it has been used in the Uk for the last several years.
Phacelia
Phacelia is a rapidly growing, high biomass plant. It is a nitrogen holder and weed suppressor. Its eye catching purple flowers are particularly good at attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Mustard
Mustard is a rapidly growing, high biomass, nitrogen lifter for growing over the summer. It is one of the quickest growing, green manuring species and is very good at suppressing weeds.
| % | ||
 | certified fodder radish | 39.8 |
| certified tillage radish | 40.0 |
| certified phacelia | 4.5 |
| certified mustard | 4.5 |
| Beneficial Soil Microbes | 11.2 |
Cotswold Grass Seeds, Cotswold Business Village, London Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0JQ
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