RED CLOVER
From: $10.70 inc GST
There are many benefits to using red clover as a cover crop, including nitrogen production, serving as a weed suppressor.
Green manure and weed suppresser: The high biomass production of red clover makes it an excellent green manure and ground cover. Its high biomass and root system also reduces nutrient runoff and soil conditioning.
Nitrogen production: Red clover produces plant available nitrogen for companion plants and following crops
Time: Plant spring through to early autumn. Dig into the soil 6 weeks prior to re-planting.
Rate: Sow approx 4g per m2
Available in 500g and 1kg bags
Growing a Green Crop
- The time to sow a green crop is after summer vegetable harvest has finished and the garden has been cleared of weeds and old plants.
- Fork over the soil then rake level the soil.
- Scatter the green crop seed at the recommended a rate per square metre or check the specific instructions on the packet.
- Cover seed with a fine layer of soil pack it down lightly.
- Water well.
- The crop shouldn’t require any special attention unless there is a dry period where some extra watering may be required.
- The green crop should be chopped down before flowering or six weeks before you need to use your garden in the spring, whichever comes first.
- Dig all the stems and foliage into the soil and allow to decompose and release its nutrients for the following crop.
Note: It your green crop flowers and sets seed it may become a nescience at a later stage.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| size | 500g, 1kg |
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