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Am I too late to sow a green manure on my patch now to then dig it in next year? If I still have time, which varieties would be suitable?
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No your not too late, I saw a mixture of Red Clover & Lupins.Last edited by ginger ninger; 30-10-2009, 12:49 AM. -
I'd say you're a month too late to get anything to grow now.
If you sow too late in the year, it won't germinate or grow much until spring, which is when you want to be digging it in.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I used T&M's autumn green manure mixture - not sure what it has in it because I daftly threw away the packet!Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?Comment
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I think as TS says, you're a bit late for green manure. What about putting in some broad beans and then you'd have some produce as well as releasing some nitrogen into your soil?Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Ive never grown broad bean before. When would they likely be ready to harvest? Considering I would need to buy the seed and germinate first. The ground needs to be available for the rapid growth of pumpkin vines in June.Last edited by SMT; 30-10-2009, 09:25 AM.My 3D Pumpkin Carvings
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Sow now, harvest in May.Originally posted by SMT View Post
I have some on my Seed Swap if you want.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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If you don't like eating broad beans they can still be used as a green manure!
You just need to dig em in before they flower!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
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Sounds interesting. I may just take you up on that offer 2sheds. Thankyou. Will pop over to your seed swap post. Many thanksMy 3D Pumpkin Carvings
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I'm going to make Broad Bean Wine next yearOriginally posted by Snadger View Post
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I like eating broad beans but judging by the smell that comes from the pan when they are cooking, I somehow don't fancy drinking wine made from them!Originally posted by Two_Sheds View PostI'm going to make Broad Bean Wine next year
Each to there own though TS!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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I bought a pack of autumn green manure mix today can be sown sept - nov it says on the pack so if you get this you're not too late. I think it was from T & M.Bex
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