Summer Quick Fix Mix
Ref: mixsqf
The purpose of this mixture is to build soil nitrogen. It is a fast-growing, annual mixture that is at its best when sown into warm soils from May - July. After only 10 weeks the mixture will be ready for incorporation. Ensure that the mixture is topped/incorporated after flowering so that it does not set seed. It should be broadcast or shallow drilled at no more than 10mm.
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| Contents per Acre | % | kg | |
 | certified Verte mustard | 18.2 | 1.000 |
| certified IRIS fodder radish | 5.5 | 0.300 |
| certified HEUSERS OSTSAAT crimson clover | 27.3 | 1.500 |
| certified ALEX berseem clover | 21.8 | 1.200 |
| commercial sweet clover | 18.2 | 1.000 |
| certified Pasat persian clover | 9.1 | 0.500 |
Berseem Clover
This is a short term legume also known as Egyptian clover. It provides fast growing biomass and nitrogen fixation when sown in warm soils.
Crimson Clover
An annual legume and true clover, traditionally sown in the south east of England for over-winter sheep keep.
Fodder Radish
Also commonly known as oil radish, fodder radish is a brassica, it is not a legume but it will hold any residual nitrogen in the soil, which it will then release as it breaks down over time. This species is slower to flower and go to seed than mustard and produces a deeper root system.
Mustard
Mustard is a rapidly growing, high biomass, nitrogen lifter for growing over the summer. It is one of the quickest growing, green manuring species and is very good at suppressing weeds.
Persian Clover
A legume species which is widely used across Europe. It is less common in the UK but can be a useful forage plant. This short term annual fixes nitrogen and is capable of rapid growth making it ideal for providing a quick boost to soil fertility where there is a window of 5-9 months. When in flower Persian clover has a particularly pleasing smell.
Sweet Clover
Sweet clover (also known as yellow blossom) is a tall biennial plant. There are two forms, one white flowered and one yellow, with little difference between them. Once established it is aggressive, producing a large tap root and significant biomass.
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