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Green manures for UK allotments: what to sow, when to sow, and how to dig them in

Green manures are one of the easiest ways to keep an allotment plot productive through the UK’s wet spells and winter gaps. With a bit of timing and the right seed, you can protect nutrients, build better soil structure and set yourself up for stronger crops next season.