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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...
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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...
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Hard Horse Hay - Two Year Ley
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.Ref: MIX9. This mix is devised specifically for the production of hay or haylage. Lasting two years, and with good disease resistance it produces a consistent sample of hard hay. It is principally a cutting ley but can be grazed. Sow in autumn to provide stemmy hay the following spring. Spring sowings result in soft, leafy grass unsuitable for hay production until the following year. Mixture Contents...
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Grass
Hard Horse Hay - Two Year Ley 70% ORGANIC
Fast Establishment
Quick to establish with rapid growth. Very competitive against weeds and fast to recover after cutting/grazing.Ref: MIX9ORG. This mix is devised specifically for the production of hay or haylage. Lasting two years, and with good disease resistance it produces a consistent sample of hard hay. It is principally a cutting ley but can be grazed. Sow in autumn to provide stemmy hay the following spring. Spring sowings result in soft, leafy grass unsuitable for hay production until the following year. Mixture Contents...
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Grass
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...
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Legume
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. Call for availability Mixture Contents...
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Legume
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