A relatively inexpensive and highly versatile cover crop either sown alone or as a companion to other species.
It is ideal for early cover and although killed off by frost, the fallen woody stems will create shelter for the birds below.
This is especially useful when sown with seed producing species which alone would provide no cover.
Popular as a green manure crop (see cover crop section)
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 6 - 17kg/ha | 10 & 25kg | Untreated |
Organic seed available in 25kg packs
Ratings
Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced