Green Manure - Alfalfa

Alfalfa
Dig in alfalfa when plants are fresh and green. Does well in dry conditions. Dislikes acid or waterlogged soils. Can overwinter from a late sowing. A very deep rooter. Foliage contains an excellent range of plant foods. Fixes nitrogen. Alfalfa can be grown for a few months or for a year or two. If grown long term, cut down 2 or 3 times a year to encourage new growth. Sow April to July at 2 to 3g per sq.metre Green manures are particular plants which are grown to improve the structure and/or the fertility of the soil. They break up heavy soils and improve drainage. They can help light soils hold more water. Different green manures have roots of differing depths. These can mine for different minerals in the soil, bring them to the surface and keep them there. Green manures of the Legume family increase Nitrogen in the soil which will benefit the following crop. Some, such as Alfalfa, root down very deep and bring up minerals to the top layer of the soil. The green tops, when dug in, add humus and nutrients.
Green Manure - Alfalfa	25 gms	£0.99	Add to Basket
Green Manure - Alfalfa	50 gms	£1.25	Add to Basket
Green Manure - Alfalfa	100 gms	£1.45	Add to Basket
Green Manure - Alfalfa	250 gms	£3.45	Add to Basket
Green Manure - Alfalfa	500 gms	£5.45	Add to Basket