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PHACELIA - Green manure
gr16 (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
Thorough root penetration of upper soil contributes to good structure. Excellent for bees. Sowing from March to July will mature to flowering stage, later sowings until beginning of September will be beneficial as green manure.
Height: 60-80 cm
Lifespan: annnual
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Beemeadow: yes
Seed rate: Gemüsebau: 100-300 g/100m²; Landwirtschaft: 8-10 kg/ha
Nutrient requirements: manuring not necessary
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
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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.