Small Seed Guide

Mix No. 9 Protein Cut (two – three-year dual-purpose ley)

This mix is not suitable for sheep grazing. The mix of red clover and hybrid ryegrass improves quality and persistence without loss of yield. Can be ensiled as a ryegrass sward with up to 3 cuts per season, followed by grazing. Will do well on most well drained soils and is reasonably winter hardy. • First cut will take 50% of the red clover yield • High protein quality silage with long duration for grazing • Drought tolerant – suits light soils (not suitable for poorly drained areas) • Rotational advantage – excellent entry for wheat crop

Suggested sowing rate 30kg/ha. Pack size: 12kg

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Mix No. 10 Haylage Maker (good winter hardiness)

A medium term Haylage mix to produce abundant quality forage for general horse hay. (For racehorse hay a mix of No. 1 and No. 2 should be used.) This mix also provides excellent full ground cover. . • Medium term hay production • Quality forage for farm livestock with good fibre content

• Excellent persistence • Good winter hardiness • Good ground cover

Suggested sowing rate 35kg/ha. Pack size: 14kg

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