[GrowinGrowinGone]

I am going to do a plot full of green manure soon, does anyone know some cheap places for green manures?  I have just been looking on "sowseeds" for 1kg, they want £20 (incl delivery) for 1kg winter mix.  Maybe I am being tight, but I thought it was a bit O.T.T lol. 

[Yorkie]

Depends on which manure you're after?

[arugula]

I bought birdsfoot trefoil seeds from eBay last year - Premier Seeds Direct , in fact. They're always very reasonable, good quality and good price.

[Potty Plotty Lotty]

Check out these options from Moles Seeds

http://www.molesseeds.co.uk/flower_and_vegetable_seed_store_uk/Products_Green_Manure_3650.html

[GrowinGrowinGone]

I'm just after something for the winter, their winter mix consists of: Crimson Clover, Mustard, Red Clover, Italian Ryegrass.  Thanks arugula, and potty, I will be sure to have a look in a minute

[GrowinGrowinGone]

Moles seems to be about the cheapest, £17 incl delivery for 1kg winter mix.  Thanks for the suggestions, trefoil does not look like it produces a huge amount of foliage like the clovers and mustards.  So I think the winter mix is the 1 for me :o)

[arugula]

Have you seen John's article on the different green manures available?

http://www.allotment-garden.org/grow-your-own/fertiliser/green-manures

[GrowinGrowinGone]

No I must confess I have not seen it, but will take a look.  There is so much on this site, I tend to get lost if I go off the forum part lol.  Thanks, I will take a look

[surbie100]

http://www.thegrassseedstore.co.uk/green-manure-seed-winter-crop-c-86_108.html?gclid=COaFnPrYv7ICFccLfAodBzcANg

This place seems to be very cheap - minimum order of 2 kilos is about £15 and has free delivery. My order's now in...

[GrowinGrowinGone]

That looks good also surbie100 thanks for the suggestion, but in the notes it mentions about protecting the small seedlings from pigeons.  I can't protect them, and we have loads of pigeons around our allotments so I think that could be a none starter.  I really need to invest in an air rifle 

[DD.]

http://www.thegrassseedstore.co.uk/green-manure-seed-winter-crop-c-86_108.html?gclid=COaFnPrYv7ICFccLfAodBzcANg

This place seems to be very cheap - minimum order of 2 kilos is about £15 and has free delivery. My order's now in...

It's not the same mix as the OP was looking at, though.

A mix similar to what you describe costs £13.20 inc postage from Moles.

[surbie100]

It's not the same mix as the OP was looking at, though.
A mix similar to what you describe costs £13.20 inc postage from Moles.
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Oops! *embarrassed face*
Next time I will read before posting!  
I just went for the winter mix I'd ordered...

[allotmentann]

Buckwheat is another good green manure (not sure whether you can sow at this time of year or not). Bought a huge bag from the wholefood shop, grew fine. Might try mustard seeds from there next!

[arugula]

Buckwheat is another good green manure (not sure whether you can sow at this time of year or not).

John's article, mentioned in reply #6, tells you.

[Scotch Thistle]

I've just ordered some seed from here,

https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/seedmix/green-manures

They seem very cheap (under £1 / kg for one type) even after postage is factored in,

regards