Green manures are fast-growing plants that are grown to cover bare soil. They suppress weeds, protect soil from erosion and add structure. The table below provides links to existing practical information on the use of green manures in agriculture.
This page is constantly under review, and its contents may change.
Title | Language | Country | Format | Description | Organisation | Link |
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Sort Out Your Soil: a practical guide to Green Manures | EN | UK | Guidance document | Guide to green manure management and species details |
Cotswolds Seeds |
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Green Manures | EN | UK | Website | Royal Horticultural Society webpage providing cultivating and selecting advice. | ||
GREATsoils Videos/Webinars
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EN | UK | Video | AHDB website providing information in the form of videos including some featuring green manures. | https://horticulture.ahdb.org.uk/greatsoils-videoswebinars | |
Green Manures - species selection |
EN | UK | Fact sheet | Horticulture Development Company factsheet on types of green manures. |
http://www.organicresearchcentre.com/manage/authincludes/ article_uploads/iota/technical-leaflets/green-manures-species-selection.pdf |
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Green manures - effects on soil nutrient management and soil physical and biological properties |
EN | UK | Fact sheet | Horticulture Development Company factsheet on effects of green manures on soils. |