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Brown Mustard
Brassic Juncea
£22.50
Sowing Period: Apr-Sep
Sowing Rate (Kg/ha) - 5
Sowing Depth: 0.5-1cm
Benefits
- Improves soil health and catches nitrogen
- Increases organic matter and suppresses volunteers
- Rapid autumn growth and winter hardy
- Exceptional root development in a short period of time
- Active against Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Verticillium
Varieties: Capeline
Brown Mustard provides a winter hardy cover crop to suppress weeds, pump water and improve soil structure. CAPELINE is developed by a leading breeder to be used as cover crops in their own right or for biofumigation.
*Brown mustard usually withstands temperature down to -5°C.
Solutions for Soil Health and SFI Compliance
Green Farm Seeds presents a comprehensive collection of Catch and Cover Crops designed to enhance soil vitality and help farmers meet environmental objectives. These mixtures are crucial for modern regenerative agriculture, playing a key role in protecting the soil from erosion, suppressing weeds, and preventing nutrient leaching between cash crops. The range includes mixtures made to align with current UK agricultural schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
The collection features a variety of species and custom blends tailored for specific outcomes. Options include deep-rooting crops like oil radish to break up soil compaction, nitrogen-fixing legumes such as vetch and clover to improve fertility, and fast-growing mustards that act as biofumigants. Whether the goal is to improve soil structure, boost organic matter, or provide a habitat for beneficial insects, these cover crops are an essential tool for sustainable and productive land management.
