Talkback: How to improve soil with green manure - Talkback

GlentoranMark

24/11/2011 at 15:28

I have just took over a new build allotment plot and I have everything in raised beds. I have bags of grass cuttings, could I dig them into the soil and cover with black covering instead?

Also where do I get the rye seeds?

tarraii

24/11/2011 at 15:28

GlentoranMark : Rye seed can be bought from garden centers. They come in large packets and there are a couple of different types of 'Green Manure'. Ask an assistant for help if need be. I have several beds covered in green manure now ready for digging in in Spring. It is well worth getting. :) Some green manures will help with adding nutrients to the soil while others are soil improvers. I garden on heavy clay and have seen an improvement to my soil already.

yogispatch

24/11/2011 at 15:28

Useful ad discuss with Mark

Fionamm

24/11/2011 at 15:29

I've bought a grass seed for a pice of lawn. The seed is mostly rye with something else, will this also work as a green manure?

Daphne Luker

02/10/2012 at 09:53

Do I need a diffrent Green manure for aliht soil?

Daphne Luker

02/10/2012 at 09:54

Do I need a diffrent Green manure for a light soil?

Edentoy

02/10/2012 at 21:37

Glentoranmark try your local garden centre as they will give all the advice you need. I sowed it last year but found it very hard to dig back into the ground i probably sowed it too thick,will try again this year but on a smaller bed.ps did u hear the score last nite

figrat

03/10/2012 at 08:47

http://www.greenmanure.co.uk/how_to_sow.htm

The above site is very comprehensive and informative, IMHO. Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste link into your browser(s).

Maud is in the garden

03/10/2012 at 12:35

At your allotment site do they have a shop? i think different green manure seeds are good for different things, i grew field beans last year which i was getting ready to dig and then my husband spootted them and ate them. Should say on thepackets what they are good for

Daphne Luker

03/10/2012 at 16:48

Thank you all for your help, that greenmure.co.uk site very helpful I have orderd some seed I have to say I went to classes to learn how to cut and paste but am none the wiser can do most other things on pc but that has got me beat

figrat

03/10/2012 at 18:39

http://www.wikihow.com/Copy-and-Paste

This is a pretty straightforward guide...and click on the link, it should work!

Daphne Luker

14/10/2012 at 17:58

Sorry I am a bit late thanking you for web site for copy and paste it is so good got a bit carred away you are kind

figrat

14/10/2012 at 18:05

You're welcome!

but back to green manure...

http://www.greenmanure.co.uk/how_to_sow.htm%20

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