Small Seed Guide

Arable Silage Mixes

Benefits Cost-effective method to produce high-quality feed.

Sowing Details Sowing Time: March to mid-April. Seed Rate: 75-85 kg/acre 50 kg/acre if under-sown with grass.

Useful source of starch and protein.

High-protein forage that is home-produced.

Only in the ground for a short period of time.

Typical Mixture Components Oats Peas

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Ready to harvest in 14-16 weeks.

Barley Vetch

Earlier harvest allows for reseeding or drilling of autumn crops. An earlier alternative to maize.

Leaves residual nitrogen for following crops .

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