Biodiversity mixture
Mixture of different varieties that encourages microbial biodiversity in soils. Contains all plant families that are suitable for use as catch crops. Good weed suppression and reduction of crop rotation diseases. Attracts lots of insects. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm. Included species: field beans (20,5 %), peavine (5 %), bitter lupins (7,9 %), summer vetches (9,7 %), soybeans (2 %), egyptian clover (7,5 %), persian clover (5 %), spring barley (13,8 %), bristle oats (15 %), common flax (5 %), sunflowers (2,5 %), phacelia (2,5 %), false flax (2,5 %), white mustard (0,3 %), marigolds (0,2 %), dill (0,2 %), coriander (0,4 %). Included species: field beans, peavine, bitter lupins, summer vetches, soybeans, egyptian clover, persian clover, spring barley, bristle oats, common flax, sunflowers, phacelia, false flax, white mustard, marigolds, dill, coriander.
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Characteristics
Over wintering: noVegetation period: annualSpecific qualities: Variety-rich catch crop mixture to encourage microbial biodiversity in soils, good weed suppression.Bee pasture: yesCut-and-come-again: no
Cultivation
Sowing date: beginning of May - end AugustAmount of seed needed: 500 g/aSowing depth: 1-2