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What to do with green manure in autumn: opinions of experienced gardeners
16.10.2024 21:54
Many summer residents plant green manure crops, because it is an objectively accessible and simple method of improving the soil.
However, in order for green manure to fully reveal its potential, it is necessary to deal with it correctly in the autumn period.
What are the options?
Classical
In this case, it is recommended to first mow, then distribute the plant residues over the soil surface and dig.
This method is one of the most useful, so in most cases it is recommended to stick to this approach.
Mowing without closure
This option can also be called acceptable, although it will be much less useful. First, the plants are mowed, they try to distribute them evenly over the soil surface and leave them in this form.
However, the benefits will only be maintained if there is little precipitation in the winter.
If green manure was sown before winter
There is a very interesting way to improve the soil. To do this, it is recommended to first select plants for planting before winter. These include phacelia, vetch and clover.
They will only need to be mowed and incorporated into the soil three weeks before the start of planting work next season.
