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Birdie Wife · #36 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Protea

I would imagine the brassicas will do really well mixed with the clover (i want to do this too - where did you get your seed from?), the covering of green will help reduce cabbage root fly attack and smother weeds plus of course boosting the nitrogen content of the soil for the next crop

That's great Protea, thanks for the very helpful advice and comment. I got my clover seed from Nicky's Nursery http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/.
I haven't used them before though I'm sure there's many Grapes that have, but I've found reliable and professional so far.

dexterdoglancashire · #37 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 07:06 PM

well spotted earthbabe! even I didn't notice that! must get my eyes tested!.................

DDL or is it DDT?!

Protea · #38 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdie Wife

That's great Protea, thanks for the very helpful advice and comment. I got my clover seed from Nicky's Nursery http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seeds/.
I haven't used them before though I'm sure there's many Grapes that have, but I've found reliable and professional so far.

Excellent - I'll try Nicky's then!

Just opened my copy of GYO that arrived this morning and i'm in print on the green manure article - how exciting!! Off to photocopy it to send to my Dad - how proud he'll be

Lesley Jay · #39 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 12:18 AM

Well done Protea and Veggiemo!!

entrailer · #40 (**permalink**) 05-11-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protea

I would imagine the brassicas will do really well mixed with the clover (i want to do this too - where did you get your seed from?), the covering of green will help reduce cabbage root fly attack and smother weeds plus of course boosting the nitrogen content of the soil for the next crop.

I recommend Cotswold Seeds, they are by far the cheapest, however you will have to find £8 for delivery but if you get together with some folk and spend £50 there is no delivery.
For example, 1Kg mustard var. "Zlata", costs £1.50.
Yellow Trefoil, £3.90.

Also Edwin Tuckers have good prices and delivery is relative to weight. However remember to buy by the kilo, much cheaper, always better too much seed than too little.

Cheers,
N*

entrailer · #41 (**permalink**) 05-11-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dexterdoglancashire

Excellent article in November's GYO - thanks! Question: living up here in't North (Lancashire) would I be able to grow phacelia tanacetifolia? or would it be too cold? Thanks!

DDL PS if its ok can anyone recommend a supplier?

We have large patches of Phacelia, sown last month.
Showing no signs of frost damage so far, here in West Yorks, however we are quite sheltered.
Cotswolds list them as a winter green manure. They are also doing OK against the nettle, and, if they are winter hardy they'll be up before the nettle next year.
I wonder how it will do against couch?

N*

Birdie Wife · #42 (**permalink**) 14-07-2008, 05:17 PM

I thought I might resurrect this thread because this year, I have Phacelia to try as a green manure. THe clover didn't germinate! I think I might have sown it too late. I'm going to try sowing Phacelia stright after lifting my onions this year, probably mid-August, to try and get some green cover but no flowers until next spring. I don't know if it's hardy in my area, anyone up here tried it?

tootles · #43 (**permalink**) 14-07-2008, 06:14 PM

I used clover last year - it is still coming up as a weed in my veg beds!!!!!!!
I am very keen on SBP's thread about lupins though this year....

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