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Cover crop for vegetable patch

  • 26-10-2018 10:07am
    #1
    Siamsa Sessions
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    Hi all,

    We've a new veggie patch that's just been turned over and has a nice tilt now.

    The plan is to start planting next March/April so I'm wondering if there's any particular cover crop (or manure crop) that's worth sticking in for the winter months.

    Thanks.

    Trading as Sullivan’s Farm on YouTube



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  • #2
    Harry Palmr
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    Rye Grass, cut in the very early spring, dig top soil over, plant/sow about 3 weeks later.


  • #3
    Siamsa Sessions
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭Siamsa Sessions


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Rye Grass, cut in the very early spring, dig top soil over, plant/sow about 3 weeks later.

    Thanks. I’ll check it out

    Trading as Sullivan’s Farm on YouTube



  • #4
    Hillybilly4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 609 ✭✭✭Hillybilly4


    I'm using Phacelia and also Landsberger mix as green manures/cover crops. Just about still enough time to sow them now!


  • #5
    Siamsa Sessions
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭Siamsa Sessions


    Hillybilly4 wrote: »
    I'm using Phacelia and also Landsberger mix as green manures/cover crops. Just about still enough time to sow them now!
    Phacelia was mentioned to me too - might try that in one patch and rye grass in the other. Nothing like a bit of on-site research!

    Trading as Sullivan’s Farm on YouTube



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