Green manure plants have long been called green manure for the benefits they can bring to a plot.
An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh said that green manure is needed to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
In addition, such herbs can have a depressing effect on the growth of weeds.
Another plus is that green manure prevents the spread of bacterial and fungal diseases and improves the soil structure.
The most popular ones include:
- phacelia;
- mustard and rapeseed;
- oats, wheat and rye.
Places suitable for sowing green manure
1. Green manure can be planted in any empty area to prepare it for future plantings.
2. Another option is on the bed, so that it is not empty, or along the perimeter of the beds as a pest prevention measure (we are talking primarily about mustard and radish).
3. Green manure is also planted between rows to protect them from uncontrolled weed growth. Thanks to this solution, the soil will not crumble after rain, and the crops will be protected from harmful insects.
4. Finally, consider planting green manure between the trees. Growing in the trunk circle, they will serve as natural mulch for the trees.
