& Green Manure Buckwheat 1 Seed Packet

Grow Green Manure 'Buckwheat' as a short-term summer green manure with fast growing foliage to suppress weed growth. Buckwheat is deep rooting, to absorb nutrients from deep in the soil. If left to bloom, the flowers will attract beneficial hoverflies to your veg patch or allotment. Buckwheat decomposes quickly for excellent humus formation and the improvement to soil structure and moisture retention. Dig in the crop before the harsh frosts. Contents: 75g (2.5 oz) sufficient to sow 12 sq. m (approx. 13 sq. yd).Sow from May to August after all risk of frost, whenever the soil is vacant for at least 2 months, or where there is an area which requires increased fertility. Roughly dig over the soil removing any weeds. Lightly tread over the soil. Broadcast (scatter) the seed over the soil surface and carefully rake the soil and water well in. During dry periods it may be necessary to water until the green manure establishes.Product specifications:. Position: Full Sun, Sun or Semi-Shade. Height: Up to 75cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 25cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x packet Green Manure 'Buckwheat' (75g seeds)Flowering period July to SeptemberDelivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Grow Green Manure 'Buckwheat' as a short-term summer green manure with fast growing foliage to suppress weed growth Buckwheat is deep rooting, to absorb nutrients from deep in the soil and decomposes quickly for excellent humus formation, improvement to soil structure and better moisture retention If left to bloom, the flowers will attract beneficial hoverflies to your veg patch or allotment Supplied as 1x packet Green Manure 'Buckwheat' (75g seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 48346