[whistler]

I strimmed the green manure down and then rotovated it in a couple of days ago, how long do I have to wait  until I can put my overwintering broad beans in? Thanks.

[stompy]

Usually advised 2 to 3 weeks 

[strangerachael]

I think if the seeds are big like broad beans you're ok - it's the smaller seeds that have problems germinating after green manure.
I could be wrong though, 2-3 weeks isn't too long to wait if you want to be safe.

[whistler]

Thanks both!

[rowlandwells]

talking about green manure ime going to set a summer mix next year iknow my late farther in-law used to grow mustard

he used to scythe the crop before turning it in is it best to scythe and tuned in and not rotovated or chopped up in other words is there more value from this crop if tuned in rough 

[mumofstig]

If you scyth the top of and leave it for a few days to wilt.....it's easier to dig in....that much I know