This is an annual form of ryegrass which is very fast to establish & produce forage. It is the only grass to produce a stem & seed head from a spring sowing making it suitable for the production of hay for horses. It is a very good nitrogen lifter & is very quick to make a large root mass making it suitable as a green manure. It is less expensive than cereal rye & is popular for this reason. It effectively seeks out & mops up nitrate in soil. Used on its own or as a companion with nitrogen fixing vetch. Variety: Westerwolds Ryegrass (Lolium mul. westerwoldicum). Covers Approx. 10squared. Why sow Green Manure?- Bigger, more prolific crops
- green manures will lift or fix nitrates into your soil to provide this essential element for your harvests- Easier digging
- deep rooting green species can help to loosen & aerate soil- Reduce the need to use chemical fertilisers
- environmentally friendly- Less weeding
- assists with keeping weeds down!- Less chemical pest control
- helps control pests & provides shelter for beneficial insects- Can suppress soil borne pest & diseases!