[shedgirl]

 Has anyone got advice about these? Taken on new allotment and got loads winter manure seeds, has anyone any tips please? Thanks

[Pompey Spud]

Lots pf previous posts on this subject. Worth having a look.

I use Hungarian Grazing Rye as the root systems are extensive and good for breaking up heavy soils.

[Salmo]

Mustard and phacelia are easy to manage and grow quickly.

Sow now and either dig them in during the Autumn, best for heavy soils, or leave them as a mulch over Winter, best for light soils.

[shedgirl]

 Thank you for your help, have also now looked at old postings. Going to sow some green manures this week,
    thanks again,

[Missy1970]

Hi Salmo

Sorry for a silly question but I'm interested in what you said about using as a mulch for light soil - how exactly would I do that is it a case of sow the seed cut back and leave on top then dig in year Feb/March time??

Thanks
Missy

[Salmo]

Exactly right Missy. Mustard will probably die with the frost anyway. Phacelia usually just about survives. When they get too tall cut them down or just trample them. Leave a few phacelia to flower for the insects.

[WebSiteEvo]

I am using a winter mix of: Crimson Clover, Mustard, Red Clover, Italian Ryegrass. Just sown 100g .

Will also try Winter Tares on another bed.

[Missy1970]

Thanks Salmo I will do exactly that