Green manures
In organic gardening, green manure is a central method for soil revitalization and improving fertility, effectively serving a dual purpose. Firstly, through roots: plant roots penetrate and aerate the soil deeply while enriching it with nitrogen. Secondly, through plants: the overgrowth is typically mowed and incorporated into the soil or used elsewhere in the garden as mulch or compost, thereby creating valuable humus and sustainably enhancing soil quality.
Green manure can serve as soil loosener, nitrogen fixer, weed suppressor, or insect feeder. Using our filters, you can select the specific green manure that best suits your garden's needs. Additionally, the choice of green manure depends on the plant family of the subsequent crop. In terms of crop rotation, it's crucial to avoid planting crops from the same family consecutively in the same spot.
- Birds Foot Trefoil D521
Leafy, long lasting leguminous plant with glowing yellow flowers growing up to 20-30 cm tall. Undemanding, deep rooting and suitable for flower mixes on dryer sites. Likes limestone soils. Very good insect pasture specially attractive to butterflies...
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dec Sowing Outdoor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bloom 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 currently not available - Sainfoin D301
Specially good on dry, shallow soils not lacking in lime. Perennial, winter hardy legume. Can withstand drought due to deep network of roots. Much cultivated as a protein rich fodder plant and nitrogen fixing soil improver. Rich pink flowers, with a ...
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dec Sowing Outdoor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 €2.71€2.71€45.17 /1 kg€45.17 /1 kgReady to ship,
delivery period: about 3 working days iThis information relates to shipping within Germany. The delivery times abroad can deviate from this. You can find here further details on the delivery times.
- White clover, low growing D422
A low growing white clover variety, well suited for undersowing. Bulks up well and has a rapid regrowth. Minimal winter dieback. Up to 15 cm of fine root growth. For grass leys down for more than one year. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dec Sowing Outdoor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 €3.04€3.04€202.67 /1 kg€202.67 /1 kgReady to ship,
delivery period: about 3 working days iThis information relates to shipping within Germany. The delivery times abroad can deviate from this. You can find here further details on the delivery times.