Phacelia
Estimated Delivery between April 24 and April 26.
Phacelia is a fast-growing, multi-purpose cover crop valued for its ability to improve soil health, attract pollinators, and support beneficial insects. It is highly adaptable across New Zealand farming systems and is ideal for use as a green manure, soil conditioner, or biodiversity enhancer in both cropping and pasture rotations.
With its fine fibrous roots and rapid canopy cover, Phacelia helps reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance soil structure. Its striking purple flowers make it a standout species for encouraging bees and beneficial insects, improving pollination in surrounding crops.
Sowing Rate: 1-3kg per hectare in a mix
Key benefits
- Fast Establishment: Germinates rapidly and covers soil within 4–6 weeks.
- Flowering Period: Produces abundant purple-blue blooms over 6–8 weeks.
- Soil Health Benefits: Fibrous roots build structure and improve aeration.
- Attracts Pollinators: Highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other beneficials.
- Adaptable: Performs well in a range of soil types and climates.
- Non-Brassica: Safe to include in rotations with brassicas or other broadleaf crops.
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Phacelia
Phacelia is a fast-growing, multi-purpose cover crop valued for its ability to improve soil health, attract pollinators, and support beneficial insects. It is highly adaptable across New Zealand farming systems and is ideal for use as a green manure, soil conditioner, or biodiversity enhancer in both cropping and pasture rotations.
With its fine fibrous roots and rapid canopy cover, Phacelia helps reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and enhance soil structure. Its striking purple flowers make it a standout species for encouraging bees and beneficial insects, improving pollination in surrounding crops.
Sowing Rate: 1-3kg per hectare in a mix
Key benefits
- Fast Establishment: Germinates rapidly and covers soil within 4–6 weeks.
- Flowering Period: Produces abundant purple-blue blooms over 6–8 weeks.
- Soil Health Benefits: Fibrous roots build structure and improve aeration.
- Attracts Pollinators: Highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other beneficials.
- Adaptable: Performs well in a range of soil types and climates.
- Non-Brassica: Safe to include in rotations with brassicas or other broadleaf crops.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
