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Greencrops

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How to Sow a Greencrop
Greencrops

How to Sow a Greencrop

Greencrops (also called greenmanures) are awesome! Diversity, homegrown fertility + living mulch all in one. * Use them to prepare soil for OR restore soils after, a heavy feeder – you use less compost this way * Sow them beneath/ beside bigger crops like broccoli, pumpkin or beans, as a life giving, living mulch
01 Aug 2024 3 min read
2 Ways to Transition from Greencrop to Crop
Greencrops

2 Ways to Transition from Greencrop to Crop

Greencrops are such good soil builders, that you don't need to use as much compost when you regularly incorporate them into your crop rotation. A big win if you're aiming for most of your compost to be homemade. Here are three ways to get good at
01 Mar 2024 2 min read
A DIY Greencrop Seed Mix
Greencrops

A DIY Greencrop Seed Mix

Greencrops (also called greenmanures) are awesome! Diversity, homegrown fertility + living mulch all in one. * Use them to restore soils after a heavy feeder - you use less compost this way * Sow them beneath/ beside bigger crops like broccoli, pumpkin or beans, as a life giving, living mulch * Use them for
01 Jul 2023 2 min read
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