Why summer residents plant green manure: an excellent way to improve the soil
The quality of the crop is highly dependent on soil fertility, and it is essential to replenish micronutrients to increase yields.
There is a second way - let the soil rest after 1-2 seasons and do not grow anything in the beds.
But a rare summer resident can refuse to plant crops in the spring.
Let's pay attention to the explanation of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and scientist-agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh regarding the planting of green manure.
Why do we need green manure?
The main function of these plants is to improve and enrich the soil. Such plants also loosen the soil well.
The group of green manure crops includes phacelia, radish, white mustard, rye, oats and rapeseed – these crops have a powerful root system.
After rotting, green manure feeds earthworms and soil organisms, which do their “work” better.
Green manure is sown both in late autumn and early spring – choose these plants based on the soil type and the selected crops.
