Green Manure
Definition
Green manure refers to plants that are grown specifically to be incorporated into the soil while still green. These plants add organic matter, improve soil structure, enhance nutrient content, and increase moisture retention.
Analogy
Think of green manure as nature's multivitamin for the soil. Just like we take vitamins to boost our health, green manure plants are grown to enrich the soil with essential nutrients and improve its overall well-being.
Related terms
Composting: The process of decomposing organic materials into nutrient-rich humus that can be used as a soil amendment.
Cover crops: Crops planted between main crop seasons to protect and improve the soil, prevent erosion, and suppress weeds.
Nutrient cycling: The movement and transformation of nutrients through various components of an ecosystem, including the soil, plants, and organisms.
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