On 5/6/04 2:44 AM, in article ,
"Jed Spud" wrote:

having just taken on an allotment, i'd like to try some green manure
techniques on the land i can't work straight away.
Can someone advise of a good source for suitable seeds in reasonable
quantities? mailorder, internet, or locally (lincolnshire).


'Green manure' can be just about any green plant, grass even. Should you
have any grass or weeds growing there-turn them in. Try to cover all the
leaves of those plants. They will try to keep on growing...not a bad thing.
Turn the 'hangers on' in later. It's only more green manure you are adding.
Now on the other hand should you have nothing growing there, OOPS...! If
that is the case two things could by the reason.
1. Poor soil where nothing grows....parish the thought
2. Someone has already turned your garden over...let's hope!
Not to worry, with proper care any ground will produce great vegetables.
Compost, worms, compost! And, as you have suggested, suitable seeds for a
green manure crop. There are several kinds. Find out what they are and how
they work and just what they will do for your garden. Should you be able to
contact those who had the allotment before, maybe they can give you a
history of their experience and fertilization program, if any. History
teaches much.
Good luck,
Gary
Fort Langley BC
Canada


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