Linseed Green Manure Seeds

GREEN MANURE Linseed Seeds

Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum
Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) is an annual green manure crop that grows quickly and produces lush foliage to improve soil health. With fibrous roots and a dense canopy, Linseed enhances soil structure, increases organic matter, and supports beneficial soil microorganisms. Ideal for enriching garden beds, paddocks, and cropping areas during the cooler seasons.

• Boosts soil structure, aeration, and water retention.
• Produces abundant biomass for nutrient-rich green manure.
• Suppresses weeds and reduces soil erosion.
• Encourages microbial activity and long-term soil fertility.
• Attracts beneficial insects to support a thriving garden ecosystem.
• Suitable for home gardens, market gardens, and broadacre cropping systems.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual cool-season green manure cover crop

Sowing Information:

• Sow When: Temperate Regions: Early spring–mid autumn (September–April). Subtropical Regions: Early spring–late autumn (August–May).
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Depth: 1–2 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds, paddocks, or fields
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil with a pH of 6–7.5
• Spacing: Broadcast evenly or drill rows 20–30 cm apart

Management:

• Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established.
• Cut down before flowering to maximise nutrient return and ease incorporation.
• Allow residues to decompose for 3–6 weeks before planting your next crop.

Harvest and Incorporation:

Chop and till Linseed into the soil before planting the next crop to improve soil fertility, structure, and moisture retention.

When to Sow Linseed in Your Climate

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