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I bought a big bag (2kg) of Grazing Rye. I have no idea what to do with it!!
I know it's a green manure, but that's it.
I know it's a green manure, but that's it.
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Sow it! You've bought enough to cover about ten football fields I reckon
250g covers 15 sq. metres.
Good overwintering crop. Sow Aug to Nov and dig in during early spring. Can inhibit germination of following crops so leave for a month before sowing your plants.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb. -
Thanks!!! Shall I just sow in rows, or just chuck it about?Comment
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Can I suggest that you sow it in rough rows rather than 'we plough the fields and scatter' stylee - then when it grows to about 6-8" and you want to dig it in you can get your spade in between the rows - makes digging it in about a million times easier!Comment
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Brilliant advice!!! Thanks!!! Can't wait till August now.Comment
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And if it's in rows, you stand some chance of knowing which is your rye, and which is weeds
All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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One other tip with all green manures, just make sure you dig it in before there is any chance of them setting seed.
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