Oat and forage pea mixture [green manure]
Description
Organic oats and forage peas mix
This is a perfect green manure mix for spring. It can be planted in early May and grown for a month before planting a cucurbit or a nightshade. It benefits the soil with the properties of both species. Very adaptable, the mix can be sown from early May to early September.
Seeding rate: 2 kg/100 square meters or 2 kg/1076.39 square feet
Additional shipping fees for green manures
Delivery fees are set at $15 for any quantity of green manures less than 9.9 kg, with or without seed purchase.
10 kg and more = (not eligible for free delivery) $30 with or without seed purchase.
20 kg and more = (not eligible for free delivery) $50 with or without seed purchase.
The extra will be calculated automatically at checkout.
⚠️ Due to its format, this product requires parcel shipping. Therefore, it is not included in the free shipping offer for seed envelopes when spending $50 or more.
Growing tips for green manures
Green manures are crops intended to be worked into the soil to increase fertility. Growing green manures has many benefits. Among other things, it allows you to prepare new land. Grown cyclically, green manures rest, enrich, and cleanse the soil. Established in the fall, they protect the soil from erosion and leaching and preserve its structure.
— These valuable tips were written by Yves Gagnon, in the book Ecological culture for small and large areas , Les Éditions Colloïdales.
Our oat and forage pea mixture [green manure] seeds are certified organic.
We use natural, eco-friendly methods to grow our plants, without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. By choosing our organic oat and forage pea mixture [green manure] seeds, you support a responsible, nature-friendly approach.
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