COOL SEASON COVER GREEN MANURE Seeds
Botanical Name: Various species (e.g., Vicia sativa, Trifolium repens)
Quantity: 500 grams
- Ideal for improving soil structure, fertility, and moisture retention during the cooler months.
- Includes a mix of legumes and grasses that fix nitrogen and suppress weeds.
- Helps prevent soil erosion and enhances biodiversity in the garden ecosystem.
- Easy to sow and grow, making it a great choice for home gardeners and large-scale farms alike.
- Can be tilled back into the soil to add organic matter and nutrients before planting spring crops.
- Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators, improving overall garden health.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual cover crop mix
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: Late summer to early autumn
- Subtropical: Late summer to autumn
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: Late summer to autumn
- Arid: Late summer to early autumn
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or fields
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: Broadcast evenly or drill at 15 – 30 cm apart
Details:
- Water regularly until established; generally drought-tolerant once established.
- Cut down before flowering to maximize nutrient return to the soil.
Harvest:
Can be tilled back into the soil before planting spring crops.
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Cool season cover crops can also be grown as microgreens for added nutrition in salads and sandwiches.
- Sow seeds densely in a shallow tray with moist soil, ensuring good light exposure.
- Ready for harvest in 10 – 14 days when they reach about 5 cm tall.
