Green Manure for Soil Fertility and Weed Control in Arable Crops

Green manure improves soil fertility and structure by adding organic matter, enhancing nutrient availability, reducing erosion, and increasing microbial activity in arable crops and field vegetables. It suppresses weeds through rapid ground cover, shading, competition for resources, and allelopathic effects. Fast-establishing species from families like Poaceae, Leguminosae, Brassicaceae, and Boraginaceae are effective. Termination at flowering maximizes benefits. Incorporation into soil is key for weed pressure reduction.