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Legume & Herb Rich Mixtures
Legume and herb-rich mixtures provide an abundance of productive grazing for livestock whilst providing habitat and food source for invertebrates and pollinators, supporting biodiversity. Herbal leys develop a beneficial soil structure through the increase of organic matter due to the variety of species used and the length of time they are in the soil. Grasses offer the reliable bulk forage in these mixtures. These leys replace organic matter lost through rotation and also supply a valuable forage crop for livestock grazing or cut for silage. The Nitrogen fixing ability of legumes, reduces the need for artificial fertilisers, as well as increasing the protein content which directly enhances DLWG or milk production. Deep rooting herbs break through damaged soil structure providing livestock with access to vital nutrients and minerals. Herbs act as a natural anthelmintic, reducing reliance on wormers.
DISCLAIMER: Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water and hay or straw should also be made available. Please contact your supplier for further guidance.
HERBAL MIXTURES Legume & Herb Rich Mixture (GS4) 25% Perennial Ryegrass 25% Festulolium 15% Creeping Red Fescue 10% SSMG 7% Red Clover 5.6% Sainfoin 5% Timothy 3% Alsike Clover 1.93% Lucerne (inoculated) 1% Sheeps Burnet 0.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil 0.5% Plantain 0.25% Yarrow 0.2% Sheeps Parsley 0.02% Black Knapweed (N) 100% Sowing rate 30kg/ha Pack size 20kg
SOLAR MIXTURES Herbal Meadow (GS4) 27% Perennial Ryegrass 20% Festulolium 13% Cocksfoot 10% SSMG 7% Red Clover 6% Sainfoin 5% Timothy 5% Lucerne (inoculated) 3% Alsike Clover 1% Fenugreek 1% Perennial Chicory 0.7% Plantain 0.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil 0.5% Sheeps Burnet 0.25% Ag Yarrow 0.05% Sheeps Parsley 100% Sowing rate 30kg/ha Pack size 20kg
Organic multi species mixture OP4 available on request
Mixed Herbs 26% Sainfoin 23% Sheeps Burnet 20% Plantain 15% Sheeps Parsley 13% Chicory 3% Yarrow 100% Sowing rate Variable Pack size 1kg & 5kg
Our range of Solar Mixtures will cater for most situations. We are always pleased to advise. Please call for more information. Specialised mixtures to suit individual requirements can be arranged.
