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Item Number: GM11A

TREFOIL (Medicago lupulina) Bi - 500gm

Description:
Masses of small yellow flowers ROOTS Average NITROGEN FIXER Yes GROWTH 30cms Very rapid FOLIAGE Dense, total cover DURATION Will flower and die within 2 seasons TREATMENT Can be mown before flowering which will extend duration SOIL Most, including light dry not acid SOW Mid March-mid August SOW RATE 250gm/115sq m, 10kg per acre TURNING IN Any time before flowering NOTE Will tolerate semi-shade and is suitable for undersowing other crops

WHEN TO SOW
Mid March to mid August
HOW TO SOW
Broadcast at 2gms per square metre
GROWING TIME
Several months or over winter
SOIL TYPE
Light dry soils, preferably alkaline
DIGGING IN
An time when plant is fresh and green.
COMMENTS
Easy to grow and can be left for a whole season if required. Good nitrogen fixer.

Unit Price(£) 5.80 Qty