Green Manure seeds Ref: TM01405301 SowingSow any time from late winter, as soon as the ground can be worked, to early autumn. First clear the ground of all weeds, dig it over and work the soil to a fine tilth with a rake. Scatter the Green Manure lightly over the surface at a rate of 51g per sq metre, (1½oz per sq. yard), and firm by patting lightly with the back of a spade. As well as an early spring or autumn sowing, it can be fitted in after most vegetable crops.GrowingIt can be dug in 4 weeks after sowing, although it is at its best if rotavated or dug in 8-10 weeks after sowing, before the first flowers start to form. At this stage the plants are sappy and rot down quickly. Green Manure adds valuable nitrogen and organic matter to the soil. Autumn sown green manure can be left over winter and dug in in early spring. Depending on how tough the growth is. Green Manure will need 1-4 weeks to rot down thoroughly before the land is used. Don't dig in too deeply, roughly 15cm (6in) on heavy soil and 30cm (12in) on light soil is quite adequate. This Green Manure contains no members of the Brassica family and can therefore be used in ground where there is a club root problem.Aftercare FloweringcroppingPlant typeVegetable Price: £2.89 Quantity: