To achieve the best possible results from short term, grass-based leys sown in the spring the leys need to be a mix containing fast growing annuals and short term species like westerwolds ryegrass, crimson and red clover and vetch.   Sow early in the Spring into a well ...

March is the time of year when many farmers start thinking about over-seeding tired or worn leys with grass and/or clover. This is an excellent - and economical - way of boosting forage yields. However, do not be tempted to add N fertiliser when over-seeding as this will promote too much ...

Nitrogen, in the form of nitrate, is the most important nutrient for high yields grass. To ensure its effectiveness levels of other key elements - phosphate, potash and calcium - must be correct and sufficient rainfall is essential to ensure N uptake. The best time to apply N to grass is just ...

Growing arable crops continuously can have a serious impact on soil condition. In these circumstances soil can lose structure and organic matter, becoming more compact and harder to cultivate. Clays run together and sands can literally blow away. Perhaps most serious of all, its potential to ...

When our customers order mixtures for ELS and HLS prescriptions they often ask us whether our seed is 'native'. This is because Natural England stipulates the use of native seed in mixtures used for environmental schemes. To ensure we comply with these regulations, all the ...