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B.Q. Mulch BioFumigation Mix Fava Bean Fenugreek Green Manure Kits Lupin Oats Subclover Tillage Radish Woolly Pod Vetch

Cool Season Green Manures
As a general guide sow autumn; in areas with cold winters in southern Australia, begin sowing in early March and again in early spring; most of northern NSW and Queensland should wait until late April - May before sowing; in frost-free areas these seeds can be sown right through winter, until early August. More specific sowing times are listed as part of the seed description.

Standard postage is $12.95 (QLD) or $15.95 (all other states) for all orders which includes Bulk Seed Packs. The $7.50 postage fee for up to 100 standard packets of seed, only includes the smaller 10 m² packets not the 1000 m² or 4500 m² seed packs or kits.
Due to high postage fees there is a higher cost for bulk seed in some Australian States.

You can read an introduction to Green Manure here.

B.Q. Mulch UT
Nature's control for nematodes!
Brassica napus and Brassica campestris
Similar to rapeseed/canola in growing requirements but a selected seed blend containing the highest levels of bio-fumigant compounds combined with high organic matter production; helps to control soil-borne diseases including fungi and nematodes; also breaks up clay soils with its strong taproot and chokes out weeds. Sow autumn; in areas with cold winters in southern Australia, begin sowing in early March and again in early spring; most of northern NSW and Queensland should wait until late April - May before sowing; in frost-free areas these seeds can be sown right through winter, until early August.

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SB135

BioFumigation Mix UT No WA
Nature's control for nematodes!
Raphanus sativus and Eruca sativa
A selected seed blend of radish and brassica designed to provide high levels of bio-fumigant compounds to effectively help in the organic control of root-knot nematodes. As a green manure it builds organic matter, breaks up clay soils with its strong taproot and chokes out weeds. It helps to control soil-borne diseases including fungi. Sow autumn; in areas with cold winters in southern Australia, begin sowing in early March and again in early spring; most of northern NSW and Queensland should wait until late April - May before sowing; in frost-free areas these seeds can be sown right through winter, until early August.

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SB468 No WA
SB4691kg No WA

Fava Bean UT
Vicia faba
syn. faba, broad, tic, horse or bell beans
Fava bean is an annual legume adapted to winter rainfall areas. It is a cool season plant, tolerant of frost and wet conditions. The seed is edible, the plant is used for silage and hay or as a green manure. As a green manure it adds a large amount of organic matter to the soil. In temperate areas sow February - June or August - October; in subtropical areas sow March - June.

SB10940g (approx. 40 seeds) I
SB146 1kg I
SB438 5kg I

I means that inoculant is included with the seed purchase.
Unsure how to use inoculant or its purpose? Find information about inoculant here.

Fenugreek UT
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Adds nitrogen, germinates in very cold soils, excellent for loosening heavy clay soils; seed used in curry. Sow in temperate areas February to June; in subtropical areas April to June.
SF115I
SF1162.5kg I No TAS
SF1172.5kg I No TAS

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Cool Season Green Manure Kits

Sow in temperate areas February - June or August - October; in subtropical areas March - June.

SK105contains Woolly Pod Vetch and Oats UT I
SK106contains Oats (3kg) and Woolly Pod Vetch (1kg) UT I No TAS
SK107contains Oats (3kg) and Woolly Pod Vetch (1kg) UT I No TAS
SK108contains Oats (6kg), Woolly Pod Vetch (2kg), Fenugreek (2kg) and Subclover (750g) UT I No TAS
SK109contains Oats (6kg), Woolly Pod Vetch (2kg), Fenugreek (2kg) and Subclover (750g) UT I No TAS

Lupin

UT
Not to TAS / VIC
Lupinus albus
Syn. White Lupin , Field Lupin
Adds nitrogen, long taproot opens and aerates the soil; accumulates phosphorus; flowers are attractive to bees and other beneficial insects. Sow in temperate areas autumn and spring, in subtropical areas April-June.
SL114I No TAS / VIC
SL1306kg I No TAS / VIC
SL1316kg I No TAS / VIC

Oats OG
Avena sativa
Combines well with all cool season green manures; helps control nematodes; produces bulk organic matter, suitable for a wide range of soils. Sow in temperate areas Feb-June; in subtropical areas March - June.

SO106
SO1076kg No TAS
SO1086kg No TAS

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Subclover UT
Trifolium subterraneum
Self-sowing, adds nitrogen, used to create an on-site mulch that doesn't need cutting; in temperate areas, subclover will die back in summer and regrow in autumn; does well in acid soils. Sow in temperate areas March - April; in subtropical areas May-July.

SS118I
SS119 500 g I

Tillage Radish UT
Raphinus sativus
This is an excellent soil builder, able to break up compaction with its large taproots. The strong, metre long roots can penetrate into the subsoil, control erosion, suppress weeds, improve aeration and water filtration into the soil. It is also an excellent animal forage, as it is fast growing and able to be grazed at 6 weeks with very good palatability. It can also be used as a biofumigant green manure to help control soil-borne diseases including fungi and nematodes. The flowers are attractive to beneficial insects. It can be sown most of the year avoiding very hot weather or very cold weather in cold temperate areas. Suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas.

SR111
SR1121 kg

Woolly Pod Vetch

UT
Vicia villosa spp. dasycarpa
Adds large quantities of nitrogen, builds organic matter; combine with oats for support; can be slashed to provide 'in situ' mulch for spring vegetables, especially beneficial for tomatoes; attracts predatory insects. Sow in temperate areas Feb - June or Aug - Oct; in subtropical areas March - June

SW105I
SW1062kg I No TAS

	Australian native plant
OG	organically certified with AusQual - Certified Organic
UT	untreated; no chemical fungicide, insecticide or rodenticide
	edible flower petals to add colour, flavour and nutrition to meals
	bee and good bug friendly. Information on growing bee forage.
H	suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
I	inoculant is included with the seed purchase
No TAS / WA	quarantine between states restricts the sale of seed to some states

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