{"product_id":"green-manure-mix-spring-summer-1434","title":"Green Manure Mix Spring Summer Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicago sativa, Hordeum vulgare, Beta vulgaris, Vicia faba, Zea mays, Vigna unguiculata, Anethum graveolens, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Echinochloa esculenta, Brassica juncea, Raphanus sativus, Secale cereale, Vicia spp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diverse warm-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, producing substantial above-ground biomass while maintaining active roots throughout the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix usually contains \u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa, Barley, Beetroot, Broad Bean, Corn, Cow Pea, Dill, Fenugreek, Japanese Millet, Mustard, Radish, Rye and Vetch\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 grasses and broadleaf species provide bulk organic matter and ground coverage. Deep and varied root systems help improve soil structure, cycle nutrients and keep soil biologically active between crops.\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: Spring to early autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to summer after frost\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":46375889961178,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72dc1018.37250472","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375889993946,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72dc10a8.86896606","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375890190554,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72dc10f1.85687757","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375890157786,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72dc10d1.41835427","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/O_GreenManure_SpringSummer.jpg?v=1772494498","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/green-manure-mix-spring-summer-1434","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}