Green Manure for Tomatoes

This is the right time to begin thinking about your tomato beds.  I am not  exactly sure where all the varieties will fit but I know they like lots of food.  I had 15 minutes to spare today, so I sowed some green manure in a couple of places.

I gave the 2 beds (each 4' x 6') a shallow forking and raked them smooth.  This year I am experimenting with Field Peas and Spelt.  I usually use clover and barley but I wanted a change.  The big seeds are easily sprinkled over the soil.  I gently raked them in and covered with a light dusting of leaves.  That's it.

The seeds should germinate quickly with the peas climbing up the spelt stems as they grow.  In May/June, I will fork them under and plant the tomatoes.