Reseeding an existing ley can lead to a signifi cant return on investment. Within several years ‘weed grasses’ will ingress into a sward – particularly if the field has experienced poaching or after a hard winter. These ‘weed grasses’ have poor quality characteristics compared to ryegrass varieties from the Recommended List. These include poor digestibility and a poorer response to fertiliser, as well as not converting to meat and milk as efficiently as ryegrass.
EF4 Nectar Flower Grass Seed Mix 5kg
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SCSTD0075
5kg BAG
The EF4 Nectar Flower mixture is a combination of flowering plants that are sown into the farmed landscape to boost essential food sources for insects including butterflies and bees.
Sowing an area of flowering plants into the farmed landscape will boost the availability of essential food sources for a range of nectarfeeding insects, including butterflies and bees. Sow in strips or a block, no more than 0.5ha per 20ha between mid-March and mid-April or JulyAug. Re-establish as necessary to maintain a sustained pollen nectar supply. To stimulate late flowering, cut half the area to 20cm in June and the whole area to 10cm between mid-Sept and the end of Oct, ideally removing cuttings. (Other conditions apply)
General Specifications:
| 40% | Altraswede Red Clover |
| 40% | Alsike Red Clover |
| 10% | Sainfoin |
| 10% | Birdsfoot Trefoil |
Images are for reference only and not a true representation of the product once grown.
| Manufacturer | Wynnstay Seeds |
|---|---|
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