Caliente Mustard is an excellent green manure that has biofumigant properties. (Biofumigation is the suppression of soil-borne pests & diseases by the release of naturally occurring gases). By combining the lush organic matter with the plants biofumigant properties the activity of beneficial soil microbes is increased, so they can outperform...

Field Beans are an overwintering green manure and are generally winter hardy. They germinate well in colder weather from September-November. Field Beans are particularly good on heavy soils and their deep roots are not only able to penetrate & break up the soil but fix nitrogen too. Its foliage will...

Forage Pea Green Manure is a member of the legume family that is excellent at fixing nitrogen and has deep penetrative roots that help to break up the soil. It can grow up to 1 metre tall. Forage Pea is excellent for overwintering and can be sown from September to...

Forage Rye Green Manure (also known as Hungarian Grazing Cereal Rye) can be used anywhere in crop rotation plans and is one of the best for overwintering as it significantly reduces leaching throughout the winter period. It's an excellent nitrogen lifter and it can lift and release up to 90%...

Italian Ryegrass is an annual/biennial grass that is winter hardy and can be grown for up to 2 years but it will require cutting during the growing season to encourage new growth and prevent it going to seed in the 2nd year. It is good at suppressing weeds and although...