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Prior to sowing the next cash crop, the cover crop/green manure is incorporated into the soil, adding humus as it rots down and releasing the nutrients it has stored in a more readily-available form for the cash crop to use. Sow at 4 Kilos per acre 70% Organic BRASSICA PLUS Contains: 70% Organic SPARTA Forage Rape 30% Conventional Grazing VETCH BRASSICA PLUS increases the soil nitrogen availability for future cropping on farm. C +44 (0)1834 861 904 Cover Crops & Green Manures The idea of growing a crop purely to benefit the soil and other plants is not a new idea, but is one that is seeing a resurgence of interest as a way of ensuring the soil, promoting soil and crop health. [Extracted from the article]

The article talks about tips on growing winter and summer green manures and its advantages for organic farming and discusses reasons why its important to maintain soil health so that future generations can benefit from it.

The article offers information on sowing and growing summer green manures which are planted immediately after a cereal harvest and are incorporated before the sowing of a winter cash crop. It states that summer green manures suppress weeds, hold nitrogen, and add organic matter. Also discussed is the yield potential, management, and nutrient requirements of these green manures.

The article offers information on green manures as the fastest viable way to reduce input costs while improving soil quality. It states that the main purpose of green manure is to benefit subseguent crops and to raise soil fertility and add orgnic matter. Also, it discusses the benefits of organic matter and the sowing rates of green manures.

The article presents a pictorial diagram related to choosing of green manure crop and also presents information on the farm Nigel Venni located in Cambridgeshire, England, which is used for growing vegetables. It informs that the farm is split into two distinct rotations, one used for brassica crops and the other for onions. It also informs that the farm grows 30 types of vegetables and barley which is used to feed organic pigs.

The article presents information on growing annual green manure crops. These crops increase organic matter in soil, fix and hold nitrogen, curb weeds and interrupt pest and disease cycles. Summer green manure crops give good leaf canopy cover and suppress weed growth. Also included are brief profiles of several clover mixes and straights including Summer Quick Fix, Yellow Trefoil/White Clover, and Yellow Trefoil. INSET: SOWING AND GROWING.

The article offers information on sowing and growing winter green manures such as rye or westerwolds which prevent soil erosion, produce a large amount of biomass for soil improvement, and accumulate nitrogen. It mentions that winter green manures also suppress weeds, particularly those which germinate in low temperatures such as annual meadowgrass and chickweed. Also discussed is the management, suitable soils, and nutrient requirements of winter green manures.

The article offers information on farmers' feedback from the 28 field labs participated by more than 650 producers in Great Britain. It cites feedback which include changing from single species annuals to a perennial legume green manure and the timing o f cultivation and incorporation of green manures. The benefit of soils from winter cover crops is also cited.

The article presents information on the importance winter green manures in accumulating nitrogen, preventing soil erosion and producing a large amount of biomass for soil improvement. Winter green manures also curb weeds which germinate in low temperatures like chickweed and annual meadowgrass. Also included are brief profiles of two vetch and rye mixes including Ryegrass/Vetch and Cereal Ryea/Etch. INSET: SOWING AND GROWING.

The article presents information on the importance of green manures in increasing fertility and improving soil quality. Once grown, green manures are incorporated into soil where they add organic matter and increase fertility levels. A table depicting several green manures along with their plant type and nitrogen potential is also presented. INSET: INCORPORATING GREEN MANURES.