{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-green-manure-phacelia-tanacetifolia-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergill's Green Manure Phacelia tanacetifolia Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Green Manure Phacelia tanacetifolia Seeds (39g)\u003c\/strong\u003e are a fast-growing hardy annual, ideal for improving soil health while attracting beneficial pollinators. Perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens, this versatile green manure helps suppress weeds and protect soil from erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eFast-growing hardy annual green manure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eAttracts bees and other beneficial insects (RHS Plants for Pollinators)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eHelps suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eAdds natural organic matter to improve soil structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eSuitable for full sun positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Phacelia tanacetifolia is a highly effective green manure and pollinator-friendly flower, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife garden. This hardy annual grows quickly, producing attractive green foliage and delicate purple blooms that are loved by bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eAs a green manure crop, Phacelia improves soil health by adding organic matter when dug in. It can be incorporated into the soil during summer or left over winter and dug in the following spring, depending on your planting plans. This natural soil improver helps suppress weeds and protects soil from nutrient leaching and erosion, particularly during colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eReaching up to 90cm (36in) in height, it’s suitable for vegetable plots, allotments and ornamental beds. 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