MUSTARD SEED
From: $6.50 inc GST
Mustard plants are quick to produce bulk organic matter. They are excellent for suppressing weeds and cleaning up some harmful soil fungi. Once dug into the soil mustard breaks down very quickly. Mustard is known to aid in the control of wireworm, nematodes etc, which are problems often associated with root crops like potatoes & carrots.
Time: Sow mustard between spring and autumn, chop just prior to flowering and dig into the soil 6 weeks prior to re-planting.
Sow Rate: 5g per m2
Note: Mustard & radish belong to the brassica family like so they shouldn’t be used as a green crop prior to growing brassicas (like cabbage) of any kind.
Available in 300g and 6oog pouches
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 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 | 300g, 600g |
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