What are the benefits of phacelia as a green manure: not all summer residents know

18.08.2024 13:15

Before choosing green manure for your summer cottage, it is worth carefully studying their strengths and weaknesses.

In this case, you will be able to find exactly what you need.

For example, phacelia is one of the most popular green manures.

What are its advantages?

Not everyone knows that green manure can affect soil acidity: after planting phacelia, there will be no problems with this issue.

Planting phacelia leaves no chance for weeds: there will be very few of them on the site. The plant is also effective in pest control.

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As it turned out, the plant will help to overcome the codling moth and wireworm. You can also forget about the nematode.

Phacelia is usually planted if you want to harvest a decent tomato crop afterwards. Cabbage and potatoes also grow well after this green manure.

It is worth noting that the plant is also considered a good honey plant, which is also a significant advantage. For these reasons, many experienced gardeners increasingly choose this particular green manure.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor