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Green manures hold the key to healthy soil, bumper crops and winter protection – here's why you should sow them now

Mustard growing as green manure in garden.

What are green manures?

They’re not just another piece of garden jargon – if you’re wondering what to plant in empty garden beds in autumn, you’ll want these superhero plants on your radar. They’re brilliant soil improvers, and they offer a host of other benefits in the garden, too.

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