Why experienced gardeners plant green manure in the fall: not everyone knows the real reasons

01.10.2023 21:23

In recent years, green manure has been actively discussed by many summer residents as a “magic” means for increasing crop yields.

This category of plants really has a wonderful effect on the soil.

Therefore, in the fall it is worth planting green manure, recommends the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What are the benefits of this solution?

First of all, you will notice that the problem of weeds will no longer be so pressing for you next year: almost all green manures suppress the activity of weeds.

Green manure is a reliable protection against scab, which is very valuable and useful.

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Plants help the soil to be more actively "saturated" with moisture, which will come from the snow cover. If you decide to mow the green manure, it can become an excellent mulch layer.

It is worth noting that planting these plants has a wonderful effect on the quality and texture of the soil.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor