{"product_id":"green-manure-mix-autumn-winter-1327","title":"Green Manure Mix Autumn Winter Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicago sativa, Hordeum vulgare, Vicia faba, Trifolium incarnatum, Trifolium repens, Pisum sativum, Lupinus spp., Echinochloa esculenta, Brassica juncea, Avena spp., Raphanus sativus, Secale cereale, Spinacia oleracea, Vicia spp., Triticum aestivum, Panicum miliaceum, Anethum graveolens, Vigna radiata, Brassica oleracea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diverse cool-season green manure blend designed to \u003cstrong\u003ebuild soil, add organic matter, protect bare ground and help suppress weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e between productive crops. Combining legumes, grains, brassicas, vegetables and herbs gives the mix a variety of root depths and growth habits, helping create both substantial above-ground biomass and active root growth below the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix usually contains \u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa, Barley, Broad Bean, Crimson Clover, White Clover, Dun Pea, Lupin, Japanese Millet, Mustard, Oats, Tillage Radish, Rye, Spinach, Vetch, Wheat, White French Millet, Dill, Mung Bean and Kale\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to seasonal availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegumes within the mix can fix atmospheric nitrogen when associated with the appropriate soil bacteria, while vigorous grains and other species provide bulk organic matter and ground coverage. Tillage Radish contributes a strong taproot capable of penetrating compacted soil, while the diversity of species helps create a more resilient living cover than a single-species planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everything in the mix will mature or flower at the same time, and that's perfectly fine. Green manure is generally best cut as flowering begins, before plants put significant energy into mature seed production. Cut material can be left on the surface to break down as mulch or lightly incorporated into the top \u003cstrong\u003e5 cm of soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003eone month between cutting or incorporation and planting your next crop\u003c\/strong\u003e to give the organic material time to begin breaking down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 g packet covers approximately 5 m²\u003cbr\u003e400 g covers approximately 100 m²\u003cbr\u003e1 kg covers approximately 250 m²\u003cbr\u003e4 kg covers approximately 1,000 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late summer to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir the seed mixture thoroughly before sowing, as the different seed sizes can settle during storage. Broadcast evenly over freshly cultivated soil and lightly rake into the surface. Water well after sowing and keep moist during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the crop as flowering begins and leave it on the soil surface or lightly cultivate into the top 5 cm. For ongoing soil improvement, include green manure crops regularly within your crop rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix composition may vary slightly according to seasonal seed availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375885766874,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72bbcb62.81164191","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375885799642,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72bbcbb2.32654834","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375885865178,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72bbcc00.95608356","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375885832410,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72bbcbe8.86824211","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/G_GreenManureMix_Autumn.jpg?v=1772495458","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/green-manure-mix-autumn-winter-1327","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}