Heavy Soil Mixture (Green Manure) - organic seeds

Heavy Soil Mixture

The phacelia and vetch mixture is an excellent choice for improving heavy soil. Both plants have unique properties that help loosen the soil. The deep root system of phacelia provides deep soil cultivation, while vetch can fix nitrogen from the air and return it to the soil. This combination adds a significant amount of organic matter, making the soil lighter and looser. Additionally, the vegetation mass created serves as a natural habitat for numerous insects and small animals, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.

Planting Advice for Phacelia and Vetch Mixture

Sowing Phacelia and Vetch
Sow the mixture of phacelia and vetch widely on bare soil from April to the end of September. Lightly cover the seed with soil and firm the ground. Ensure adequate moisture to promote germination. This mixture is suitable for all soil types. Once established, the plants are relatively drought-tolerant, but even moisture levels promote optimal growth.

Cultivation and Maintenance of the Mixture
For the best results, mow or chop the mixture in the summer, before or just at the start of flowering. Then lightly incorporate it into the soil to allow the vegetation mass to decompose. This will release the nitrogen and other nutrients, benefiting the following crops. If you sow the mixture in early autumn, frost will likely destroy the plants. If not, mow it at the end of winter before planting.

Phacelia and vetch can become invasive if they are allowed to form seeds. When flowers appear, it is important to mow and incorporate them within two weeks to prevent spontaneous seedlings.

Recommended Sowing Rate: 440g per are.