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EFA Base Mixture

 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: MIXEFABM. A mixture designed to be compliant with Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) criteria. It will establish quickly and can be adapted to specific soils or farming systems. To make adjustments please call and speak to one of our advisors. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Conventional Only

Sowing rate: 15.0kg/acre (37.5kg/ha)

£18.33 / Acre

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Summer Quick Fix Mix

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXSQF. The purpose of this mixture is to build soil nitrogen. It is a fast-growing, annual mixture that is at its best when sown into warm soils from May - July. After only 10 weeks the mixture will be ready for incorporation. Ensure that the mixture is topped/incorporated after flowering so that it does not set seed. It should be broadcast or shallow drilled at no more than 10mm. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Legume
Brassica
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Sowing rate: 5.5kg/acre (13.8kg/ha)

£38.61 / Acre

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Summer Quick Fix 70% ORGANIC

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXSQFORG. The purpose of this mixture is to build soil nitrogen. It is a fast-growing, annual mixture that is at its best when sown into warm soils from May - July. After only 10 weeks the mixture will be ready for incorporation. Ensure that the mixture is topped/incorporated at the onset of flowering so that it does not set seed. It should be broadcast or shallow drilled at no more than 10mm. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Legume
Brassica
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Sowing rate: 6.0kg/acre (15.0kg/ha)

£48.04 / Acre

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Summer Green Manure - Early Sown N Fixer

Ref: MIXCCE. In warm soils, this mix can provide 150kg of N per hectare from a summer sowing. Very rapid growth with the potential to leave in over winter. Mixture Contents...
Grass
Legume
Brassica
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Sowing rate: 5.0kg/acre (12.5kg/ha)

£26.16 / Acre

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Summer Green Manure - Early Sown N Fixer - 70% Organic

Ref: MIXCCEORG. In warm soils, this mix can provide 150kg of N per hectare from a summer sowing. Very rapid growth with the potential to leave in over winter. Mixture Contents...
Grass
Legume
Brassica
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Sowing rate: 5.0kg/acre (12.5kg/ha)

£36.41 / Acre

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Mustard (Sinapsis alba)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: MUSTARD. N Lifter. Mustard is a fast growing weed supressor which can be used to reduce wireworm populations. Mustard is not usually winter hardy and should be sown between May and August. More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 8.0kg/acre (20.0kg/ha)

£28.40 / Acre

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Mustard ORGANIC (Sinapsis alba)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: MUSTARDO. N Lifter. Mustard is a fast growing weed supressor which can be used to reduce wireworm populations. Mustard is not usually winter hardy and should be sown between May and August. More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 8.0kg/acre (20.0kg/ha)

£28.40 / Acre

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Fodder Radish (Raphanus sativus)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: RADISH. Also commonly known as oil radish, fodder radish is a brassica, it is not a legume but it will hold any residual nitrogen in the soil, which it will then release as it breaks down over time. This species is slower to flower and go to seed than mustard and produces a deeper root system. More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 5.0kg/acre (12.5kg/ha)

£22.75 / Acre

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Fodder Radish ORGANIC (Raphanus sativus)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Annual Species
Contains annual plants which usually die once they have flowered. Most annuals establish and set seed in the same year.
 
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.
Ref: RADISHO. Also commonly known as oil radish, fodder radish is a brassica, it is not a legume but it will hold any residual nitrogen in the soil, which it will then release as it breaks down over time. This species is slower to flower and go to seed than mustard and produces a deeper root system. More details...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
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Sowing rate: 5.0kg/acre (12.5kg/ha)

£22.75 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Buckwheat is an annual that grows very quickly.  It should be sown between April and June.  It is not frost hardy but is good at scavenging phosphate from the soil.  It is a weed supressor, but not a nitrgoen fixer.

Buckwheat ORGANIC (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Buckwheat is an annual that grows very quickly.  It should be sown between April and June.  It is not frost hardy but is good at scavenging phosphate from the soil.  It is a weed supressor, but not a nitrgoen fixer.

Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

N Lifter. Fast to establish summer cover. Large root mass to improve soil. A favourite for insects due to it's high nectar output. Good on light soils. Sow from May. Must be destroyed prior to seeding to avoid volounteers in the following season.

Phacelia ORGANIC (Phacelia tanatetifolia)

N Lifter. Fast to establish summer cover. Large root mass to improve soil. A favourite for insects due to it's high nectar output. Good on light soils. Sow from May. Must be destroyed prior to seeding to avoid volounteers in the following season.

Westerwold Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum west.)

This annual form of ryegrass is very fast to establish. It is the only grass to produce a stem and seed head from a spring sowing making it good for the production of hay for horses. A very good N Lifter, it is very quick to make a large root mass making it suitable as a green manure. It is a cheaper alternative to cereal rye making it very popular. Used on its own or as a companion to N-fixing vetch.

Westerwold Ryegrass ORGANIC (Lolium multiflorum west.)

This annual form of ryegrass is very fast to establish. It is the only grass to produce a stem and seed head from a spring sowing making it good for the production of hay for horses. A very good N Lifter, it is very quick to make a large root mass making it suitable as a green manure. It is a cheaper alternative to cereal rye making it very popular. Used on its own or as a companion to N-fixing vetch.

Rye/Vetch Over-Winter Mix

Growing an N lifter and fixer together is the best way of improving soils over winter. Cereal rye and vetch are excellent companions and usually very reliable. The mixture can be sown from mid September until mid October. Incorporation is carried out from February until late April. Please order this seed early as rye seed is usually combined, cleaned and sown in the same season. Orders sent as soon as stock received

Rye/Vetch Over-Winter Mix 70% ORGANIC

Growing an N lifter and fixer together is the best way of improving soils over winter. Cereal rye and vetch are excellent companions and usually very reliable. The mixture can be sown from mid September until mid October. Incorporation is carried out from February until late April. Please order this seed early as rye seed is usually combined, cleaned and sown in the same season. Orders sent as soon as stock received

Westerwold and Vetch Mix - Six Month Ley

A good balance between a vigorous grass and a fast growing short term legume, this mix can be used to provide a very large cut or early spring grazing. It is economical & effective as a winter cover crop too. In this case sowing should take place by late September and incorporated in April or May. For livestock farms it may be left and made into silage in late May.

Westerwold and Vetch Mix - Six Month Ley - 70% ORGANIC

A good balance between a vigorous grass and a fast growing short term legume, this mix can be used to provide a very large cut or early spring grazing. It is economical & effective as a winter cover crop too. In this case sowing should take place by late September and incorporated in April or May. For livestock farms it may be left and made into silage in late May.