Spring Sown Bumblebird (AHW1)
Ref: MIXSBB
SFI Codes: AHW1
Sow this spring mixture from the end of April to June, use the Autumn sown option if sowing later. This diverse mixture will provide a pollen and nectar source for pollinators and a food souce over winter for farmland birds.
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| Contents per Kg | % | kg | |
 | certified spring barley | 35.5 | 0.355 |
| certified spring wheat | 27.8 | 0.278 |
| certified dwarf sunflower | 8.3 | 0.083 |
| certified linseed | 6.7 | 0.067 |
| certified kale | 5.6 | 0.056 |
| certified Fodder Radish | 1.7 | 0.017 |
| gold of Pleasure | 1.7 | 0.017 |
| certified mustard | 1.4 | 0.014 |
| certified crimson clover | 2.8 | 0.028 |
| commercial sweet clover | 2.2 | 0.022 |
| certified birdsfoot trefoil | 1.9 | 0.019 |
| certified red clover | 1.7 | 0.017 |
| cerified phacelia | 1.4 | 0.014 |
| Fennel | 1.1 | 0.011 |
| Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) | 0.3 | 0.003 |
Barley
Barely is a member of the grass family, it is grown as a cereal grain crop throughout the UK and worldwide. If the grain reaches the correct quality it may be used in the brewing process, alternatively it can be used for animal feed. Barley straw is also a useful commodity for livestock fodder.
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Birdsfoot Trefoil is a legume, it grows from a basal crown, with numerous stems that can vary from prostrate to erect in growth habit. In some parts of the country it is called the 'eggs and bacon' plant.
Birdsfoot Trefoil Species Guide 
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Crimson Clover
An annual legume and true clover, traditionally sown in the south east of England for over-winter sheep keep.
Fodder 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.
Gold of Pleasure
Gold of Pleasure may also be known as camelina or false flax. It is a multi branched, seed bearing, member of the mustard family. Historically it has been cultivated as an agricultural crop. In the Uk it is generally used as a component of sown over-winter wild bird seed mixtures and game cover, due to its ability to produce lots of small seed bearing pods.
Kale
Kale is the highest yielding brassica and being winter hardy, can relieve pressure on winter forage. It has a high protein content and is usually grazed between September and March, depending on sowing time. It can be grazed by most livestock including sheep and cattle.
Linseed
For many years linseed, as known as flax was an important component of fabric and linen yarn, it is also important because of its seeds, from which linseed oil is obtained. In the Uk linseed can be a component of game cover mixtures and over-winter wild bird seed mixtures.
Mustard
Mustard is a rapidly growing, high biomass, nitrogen lifter for growing over the summer. It is one of the quickest growing, green manuring species and is very good at suppressing weeds.
Phacelia
Phacelia is a rapidly growing, high biomass plant. It is a nitrogen holder and weed suppressor. Its eye catching purple flowers are particularly good at attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Red Clover
Red clover is one of the most popularly used true clovers in the UK. Once established it’s capable of rapid growth and shows reasonably good persistence up to three years, although ongoing breeding work is being carried out to increase plant persistence. The highest yielding strains of red clover are called 'double cut' varieties, normally providing quick regrowth after cutting and several flushes or cuts per season. The 'single cut' strains of red clover, notably the variety altaswede provide one large cut per season, flowering approximately 2-3 weeks later than the 'double cut' strains.
Sunflower
Sunflowers have been cultivated for their seeds for many centuries. In the UK we utilise them to provide food for farmland birds.
Sweet Clover
Sweet clover (also known as yellow blossom) is a tall biennial plant. There are two forms, one white flowered and one yellow, with little difference between them. Once established it is aggressive, producing a large tap root and significant biomass.
Wheat
Wheat is one of the most widely produced cereals in the world, it is grown on more land than any other food crop. It is used for human consumption and livestock feed. The straw is a useful commodity bi product, normally used for livestock bedding.
Wild Carrot
This is a reliable pioneer species, which is quick to germinate and establish, reaching up to 100 cm in height. It is found across the UK and Western Europe.
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