Biodiversity mix - Green manure
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Species-rich mixture with a high proportion of legumes to promote microbial diversity in the soil. Attracts beneficial insects. Loosens the soil and suppresses diseases.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 350g/100 m² |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | annnual |
| Components | Legumes: Field beans, vetchlings, common vetch, blue lupins, Egyptian clover, Persian clover, soybeansMonocots: Bristle oat, spring oatsNon-legumes: Linseed flax, sunflowers, phacelia, camelinaCruciferous plants: Summer rape forage, yellow rapeAromatic herbs: Coriander, calendula, dill |
| Beemeadow | yes |
| Hardy | no |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.