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Treat your vegetable patch by sowing green manures this autumn. These plants improve the soil structure, fertility and humus content. Planting in the bare patch in autumn will also help to suppress weeds. The collection includes:
Crimson Clover good for beneficial insects and for fixing nitrogen levels in the soil.
Lucerne (Alfalfa) Another nitrogen fixer, Lucerne is deep-rooted so reaches down to improve sub-soil.
Mustard (White) Produces masses of green matter and fibre so good for soils lacking organic matter to help structure and water rentention.
Phacelia tanacetifolia Adds humus content to impoverished soils.
Winter Rye the abundance of fibourous roots improve the soil structure.
Buy the collection for just £5.95, saving £2 on the normal RRP.
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