green manure

[matilda]

Hello all! Does anyone know - when is best to dig in red clover? Mine has flowered and its going to grow colder soon I assume (UK) I'd like to leave it to overwinter but will it still be good for soil improvement or would it be better if it were dug in now? I want the soil to be enriched by it - I also want a weed free bed - its a big long bed, by the way and currently it's completely matted with the red clover.

Any suggestions?

Sara - my real name. Matilda was created by my alter-ego which wanted me to be the Roald Dahl character for a while...because she is so smart!

[airconednightmare]

hi and welcome to the forum

if the clover has flowered get it dug in asap or it will set seed and you will have clover everywhere!

[matilda]

Thanks for tip. I had wanted to gather some seed as it was expensive but OK, I will just leave a patch and watch it and gather soon as its ripe - and dig in rest!

[bobhow]

not quite so smart SARA no super hero reveals there true identity lol all the best rob (my proper name or is it ?)