Green Fertilizer

got 2 small raised beds 3" x 3" with nothing in them this year

is there anything i can plant in them this late on in the summer that i can use as a green fertilazer, so i can just cut it down, dig it in and leave ot over the winter so its ready for next year ??

 

I meant green manure :O)

 

Mustard grows incredibly fast, and is sometimes used as green manure. Just make sure you turn it under before it goes to seed.

Have a look here:
The Organic Gardening Catalogue

I believe there are plenty of choices, depending on how much space you have, and how long you intend to leave it.

 

Thankyou :O)

 

is there any particular mustard i should be looking for or just anything i can get my hands on

 

I've tried to use yellow mustard from Tesco but it didn't germinate.

Garden centres sell big packs of green manure seeds, I use mustard and alfalfa, both of which are edible too.

 

Try ebay just search for green manure, if your wanting a mix of seeds buy from the same seller to keep postage costs down :D.

 

thanx again guys

 

As land becomes free on my allotment, green manure is being sown onto it. I'm using Mustard (90%) and Phacella (10%) as a mix bought from The Grass Seed Store Ltd

Cost is £8 per kilo, which is quite cheap in comaparison to many I have seen, but I phoned and got a deal, 3kg for £21 and am sharing that with a few plot holders.

Steve...