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Lucerne (Medicago sativa)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
 
Slow Growing
Slower to establish but require much less maintenance and management.
Ref: LUCE. Lucerne is a very popular plant in the US, used in the UK for silage and hay. Lucerne is also known as Alfalfa when sown as hay to the equine market. It is a high protein nitrogen fixing legume which thrives on free draining, non-acidic soil and requires no fertiliser. 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)

£87.20 / Acre

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Lucerne ORGANIC (Medicago sativa)

 
Pollen & Nectar Source
This product contains flowering species which are beneficial for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
 
Slow Growing
Slower to establish but require much less maintenance and management.
Ref: LUCO. Lucerne is a very popular plant in the US, used in the UK primarily for silage and hay. Lucerne is also known as Alfalfa when sown as hay to the equine market. It is a high protein nitrogen fixing legume which thrives on free draining, non-acidic soil and requires no fertiliser. 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)

£87.20 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

Milk-Meat Cut or Graze Five Year Plus Ley

 
Persistent Plants
Perennial species which survive for several or many years, saving money on establishment costs.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXMM. Our best selling dual-purpose ley, equally suitable for cattle or sheep. This mixture combines the benefits of intermediate and late perennial ryegrass with highly palatable timothy and white clover. It can be grown for silage and hay or intensively grazed. This versatile high D-value ley will yield well on all soil types. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
Conventional Only

Sowing rate: 13.0kg/acre (32.5kg/ha)

£75.74 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

‘CHOLDERTON’ Mix Four Year Plus Grazing/Cutting Ley

 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXCM. A ley which provides good growth for early grazing or cutting. Developed on the thin, chalk soils of Wiltshire. It regrows powerfully through the spring and into the summer, giving an outstanding second cut yield. The ley tolerates dry conditions thanks to cocksfoot and red clover. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 13.0kg/acre (32.5kg/ha)

£79.90 / Acre

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‘CHOLDERTON’ Mix Four Year Plus Grazing/Cutting Ley 70% ORGANIC

 
Drought Tolerant
Contains deep rooted plants. Grows better in dry weather than shallow rooted species. Massively improves soil structure.
 
Nitrogen Fixing
This item contains leguminous species, which naturally fix Nitrogen from the air into the soil.
Ref: MIXCMORG. A ley which provides good growth for early grazing or cutting. Developed on the thin, chalk soils of Wiltshire which provides good growth for early grazing or cutting. It regrows powerfully through the spring and into the summer, giving an outstanding second cut yield. The ley tolerates dry conditions thanks to cocksfoot and red clover. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 13.0kg/acre (32.5kg/ha)

£98.20 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

Long Lasting Upland Dual Purpose Mix

 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Persistent Plants
Perennial species which survive for several or many years, saving money on establishment costs.
 
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: MIXCGO5. This mix is very long lasting and will tolerate harsh upland conditions. It is very palatable and is best when rotationally grazed to allow a period of recovery and regrowth. It can also be cut for silage or hay with the best quality forage coming from swards which are cut before heading. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 12.5kg/acre (31.3kg/ha)

£99.98 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

Long Lasting Upland Dual Purpose Mix 70% ORGANIC

 
Low Fertiliser Input
Contains enough N fixing legumes to be self sufficient requiring no fertiliser input.
 
Persistent Plants
Perennial species which survive for several or many years, saving money on establishment costs.
 
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: MIXCGO5ORG. This ryegrass-free mix is very long lasting and will tolerate harsh upland conditions. It is very palatable and is best when rotationally grazed to allow a period of recovery and regrowth. It can also be cut for silage or hay with the best quality forage coming from swards which are cut before heading. Mixture Contents...
Persistence (0-10 Years)
               
Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
                                   
Grazing Suitability (1-5)
     
Cutting Suitability (1-5)
     
Grass
Legume
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Sowing rate: 12.5kg/acre (31.3kg/ha)

£136.21 / Acre

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Units AcHaKg

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‘POCHON’ Persistent Long Term Grazing Ley

For over thirty years Pochon has proven very successful on a wide range of conventional and organic farms. This mix is suitable for taking a cut of silage, but is mainly for rotational grazing. Including the best strains of high yielding white clovers from Aberystwyth, it gives excellent mid-summer production without artificial fertiliser.

‘POCHON’ Persistent Long Term Grazing Ley 70% ORGANIC

For over thirty years Pochon has proven very successful on a wide range of conventional and organic farms. This mix is suitable for taking a cut of silage, but is mainly for rotational grazing. Including the best strains of high yielding white clovers from Aberystwyth, it gives excellent mid-summer production without artificial fertiliser.

Ryegrass and Clover Over-Seeding Longer Term 4-5 Years

A combination of ryegrasses and a half-rate of persistent clovers, this mixture can be grazed by sheep or cattle and can also be cut for silage.

Ryegrass & Clover Over-Seeding Longer Term 4-5 Yr 70% ORGANIC

A combination of ryegrasses and a half-rate of persistent clovers, this mixture can be grazed by sheep or cattle and can also be cut for silage.

White Clover Over-Seeding Dairy Graze or Silage

Using highly productive medium and large leaved white clovers this mixture is ideal for dairy grazing or silage making. It can also be grazed by sheep occasionally if required.Suitable for SFI Code SAM2

White Clover Over-Seeding Dairy Graze or Silage 70% ORGANIC

Using highly productive medium and large leaved white clovers this mixture is ideal for dairy grazing or silage making. It can also be grazed by sheep occasionally if required.Suitable for SFI Code SAM2

Grass Companion Option for Sainfoin & Lucerne

We recommend the use of a non-competitive grass mixture to be sown with sainfoin and lucerne. The grass fills the base of the crop, increasing yield and soluble sugars to improve silage fermentation and ground cover if being grazed. The grass seed element should be surface sown and rolled in.

Sainfoin & Lucerne Grass Companion 70% ORGANIC

We recommend the use of a non-competitive grass mixture to be sown with sainfoin and lucerne. The grass fills the base of the crop, increasing yield and soluble sugars to improve silage fermentation and ground cover if being grazed. The grass seed element should be surface sown and rolled in.