Green Manures: How We Sow, Grow & When We Chop

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Green manures are the secret to calmer winters and faster springs in our no dig gardening. In this beginner-friendly guide, we sow two green manures—field beans and mustard—then show how to grow them, when to chop them, and how they help clay soil. If you’re new to no dig gardening, this is the simplest way to protect beds, cut weeds, and build structure. You’ll see the sowing method, watering, spacing, and the exact timing to cut down for transplants or direct sowing. Green manures + no dig gardening = less work now and better growth later.
Learn how to use field beans and mustard as a cover crop to boost your soil health. This gardening method improves soil structure and protects your plot over winter. Discover the benefits of using a cover crop to enhance your soil.
We also explain why we avoid black plastic and prefer living roots plus a compost cap.

00:00 Intro (clay soil, two crops)
00:49 What is a green manure? Simple benefits for beginners
02:30 Field beans vs mustard — where each fits
04:20 Mustard: rake, broadcast, light rake, tread, water
06:20 Field beans: why we start in modules (rodents!), spacing plan
09:40 When to cut down — Path A (transplants) vs Path B (direct sow)
12:40 Clay soil results & recap
16:40 Newsletter invite + next video

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