Overseeding Mixtures

Overseeding is a simple but effective way to rejuvenate old or damaged grass leys, without the cost implications associated with a complete reseed. Overseeding can also be more efficient and reduces the amount of time that home-grown grass forage is out of production.

This mix is perfect for rejuvenating existing leys which may be lacking in yield and quality – for a further two years.

This mix will rejuvenate an existing ley for a further 3-4 years. The hybrid content will quickly improve cutting and grazing yields, as well as forage quality.

SHORT-TERM – NO CLOVER

MEDIUM-TERM – NO CLOVER

Average Heading Date: 20th May Timing is imperative with overseeding and the main aim is to minimise competition from the existing sward. The best time to overseed is March, April, July or September as the grasses are not growing as vigorously as they are in May and June. In addition to this, careful consideration needs to be given when choosing where to overseed, an open sward is needed, as a thick old “feggy” sward will be very hard to open out to allow the seeds to reach the soil.

Benefits of overseeding:

• Improves DM yields • Increases overall D value • Improves crude protein, ME and sugar contents • Improves disease resistance • Improves ground cover

MIXTURE

All Recommended List Grass Varieties

5.00kg Hunter Tetraploid IRG 5.00kg Kigezi 1 Tetraploid IRG

10kg/Acre

Average Heading Date: 21st May

MIXTURE

All Recommended List Grass Varieties

2.00kg Kirial Tetraploid HRG 4.00kg Aston Crusader Tetraploid HRG 4.00kg Fintona Int Tetraploid PRG

10kg/Acre

MEDIUM-TERM – PLUS CLOVER

Average Heading Date: 21st May This mix will rejuvenate an existing ley for a further three to four years. The hybrid content will quickly improve cutting and grazing yields, as well as forage quality. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels.

LONG-TERM – NO CLOVER

Average Heading Date: 29th May This mix will help to improve the yield and quality of an existing ley for a further five years plus. Once established the new perennials will increase productivity and forage quality by improving the overall D value.

LONG-TERM – PLUS CLOVER

This mix will help to improve the yield and quality of an existing ley for a further five years plus. Once established the new perennials will increase productivity and forage quality by improving the overall D value. A clover blend is included to suit a wide range of grassland systems and provides the benefit of soil N fixation. This blend will also help to increase protein levels.

MIXTURE

All Recommended List Grass Varieties

2.00kg Kirial Tetraploid HRG 4.00kg Aston Crusader Tetraploid HRG 3.00kg Fintona Int Tetraploid PRG 0.25kg Rivendel White Clover (Small Leaf) 0.50kg AberSwan White Clover (Med Leaf) 0.25kg Aran White Clover (Large Leaf)

10kg/Acre

MIXTURE

All Recommended List Grass Varieties

2.00kg Fintona Int Tetraploid PRG 2.00kg Bijou Late Tetraploid PRG 6.00kg AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG

10kg/Acre

MIXTURE

All Recommended List Grass Varieties

2.00kg Fintona Int Tetraploid PRG 2.00kg Bijou Late Tetraploid PRG 5.00kg AberGain Late Tetraploid PRG 0.25kg Rivendel White Clover (Small Leaf) 0.50kg AberSwan White Clover (Med Leaf) 0.25kg Aran White Clover (Large Leaf)

10kg/Acre