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What green manure to sow on a plot: a cheat sheet for those who are confused by the variety of useful herbs
21.07.2023 14:02
The period of active use of green manure will begin very soon.
Any type of green manure can significantly improve the quality of the soil, but each of them has its own “superpowers”.
Let's find out what to expect from this or that green manure.
Cruciferous
Perhaps the most striking representative of this family is spring and winter rape, which is capable of saturating the soil with phosphorus and sulfur. Mustard has the same quality: in addition to everything, it is capable of "salting" the wireworm quite a bit.
Another, dare we say it, excellent source of phosphorus and sulfur is oilseed radish. This plant is also used to suppress root rot and repel nematodes.
Sunflower
Despite the fact that this crop is rarely used as green manure, it is an excellent source of structure-forming, difficult-to-decompose organic fibers.
Cereals
When talking about this family, oats immediately come to mind, which can enrich the soil with organic matter and potassium. And rye and wheat also provide a lot of nitrogen.
Buckwheat
If you need to enrich your beds with phosphorus and potassium, consider that you have already found the solution. By the way, buckwheat will be especially useful on heavy soils.
Phacelia
Although this plant is last on our list, it is far from the last in its ability to saturate the soil with nitrogen.
