RADISH ‘Tillage’ GREEN MANURE Seeds
Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
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- Fast-growing cover crop that helps break up compacted soil and improve drainage.
- Deep taproots penetrate hard soil, creating natural aeration channels.
- Suppresses weeds, enhances organic matter, and boosts soil fertility.
- Absorbs excess nutrients, preventing runoff and improving soil structure.
- Can be tilled into the soil to decompose, adding valuable organic material.
- Beneficial for crop rotation, reducing soil-borne pests and diseases.
- Large taproot (up to 90 cm) breaks up compacted, hard soil.
- Improves soil drainage, nutrients and carbon levels.
- Nitrogen fixing.
- Excellent for no-till farming methods.
- Grows well in cooler conditions.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual cover crop
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
Sow in temperate areas February – June or August – October; in subtropical areas March – June. - Germination: 5 – 10 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 5.5 – 7
- Spacing: Broadcast evenly or drill at 15 – 30 cm apart
Details:
- Water regularly until established; generally drought-tolerant once mature.
- Cut down before flowering to maximize nutrient return to the soil.
- Excellent for no-till gardening when left to decompose naturally.
Harvest:
Can be tilled back into the soil before planting new crops for improved soil health.
