New products at Thompson and Morgan
by John - October 20th, 2013.Filed under: New Products, Thompson and Morgan.
Thompson & Morgan just added these new items
Green Manure ‘Grazing Rye’ – 1 packet (80 grams) £2.69
An excellent nitrogen lifter. Produces an extensive root system and plenty of leaf growth to suppress weeds and improve soil structure. Continues to grow during cold weather. Ideal for overwintering to dig in during spring.
Green Manure ‘Crimson Clover’ – 1 packet (60 grams) £2.69
types. Can be used as a summer/autumn manure, or overwinter from a
Green Manure ‘Buckwheat’ – 1 packet (80 grams) £2.69
A short term summer green manure with fast growing foliage to supress weeds. Deep rooting to absorb nutrients from deep in the soil. If left to flower it does attract beneficial hoverflies. Dig in before harsh frosts. Buckwheat decomposes quickly for excellent humus formation and improvement to soil structure and moisture retention. Contents: 75g (2.5 oz) sufficient to sow 12 sq.m (approx 13 sq.yd).
Green Manure ‘Phacelia’ – 1 packet (50 grams) £2.69
A valuable, quick growing, hardy annual green manure particularly good in dry soils, but suitable for all soil types. Can be used as a summer/autumn manure, or overwinter from a September sowing for spring digging in. The attractive foliage quickly smothers weeds and its extensive root system improves the soil structure. If left to flower will attract bees and other beneficial insects. Contents: 50g (1.75 oz) sufficient to sow 22 sq.m (approx 23.75 sq.yd)