A cereal crop that produces large amounts of organic matter and suppresses weeds.

An excellent nitrogen scavenger that helps the prevention of nitrate leaching during the winter months.

Winter hardy.

Do not allow it to run to seed as this will lock up available nitrogen.

Seed Rate Pack Size Seed Treatment
125 - 185kg/ha 25 & 500kg Untreated

Technical Specifications

  • Produces large amounts of green material

About Your Countryside

Your Countryside is DLF's diverse range of species and specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops. If you are struggling to find something to suit your needs, please contact your local technical expert who will be able to assist and advise you on your specialist mixture.

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Contact the forage team

Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:

Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk

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