Nectar Rich Mixture
Nectar is the primary energy source for many pollinators and has many benefits which are of huge significance to these species so that ecosystems do not fail. These mixtures create habitats attractive to a range of different insects, which helps to support and maintain the balance and the health of the environment.
Sowing Times
There are two sowing periods, one in the Spring and one in the Autumn, which should either be drilled or broadcast into a fine tilth, ensuring they only go into the subsurface at an approximate depth of 2 - 3 mm.
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Nectar Rich Bronze
Butterfly & Bumblebee Mixture
SFI: IPM2, CCS: AB8
15% Creeping Red Fescue
15% SSMG
10% Browntop Bent
10% Hard Fescue
10% Sheeps Fescue
6% Lucerne (Inoculated)
5% Yorkshire Fog
4% Hairy Vetch
4% Birdsfoot Trefoil
4% Kidney Vetch (N)
4% Alsike Clover
2% Black Knapweed (N)
1% Plantain
1% Tufted Hairgrass
1% Common Agrimony (N)
1% Phacelia
1% Red Campion (N)
1% Musk Mallow (N)
1% White Campion (N)
1% Oxeye Daisy
1% Selfheal (N)
1% Cornflower (N)
1% Wild Carrot (N)
Sowing Rate 16 - 20kg/ha
Pack size 1kg
(N) = Native species
BGM 4 with Wildflowers & Fine Grass
SFI: IMP2, AHL3 & 4, IGL3, CCS: AB8
90% Grasses, 10% Wild Flowers
45% Creeping Red Fescue
15% Chewings Fescue
15% Hard Fescue
15% SSMG
2.5% Sainfoin
2.5% Vetch
1.5% Red Clover
1.25% Alsike Clover
0.75% Plantain
0.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil
0.25% Black Knapweed (N)
0.25% Oxeye Daisy (N)
0.25% Sheeps Burnet
0.25% Yarrow
100%
Sowing Rate 16-20kg/ha
Pack Size 20kg
(N) = Native species
Enhanced Margin Mixture
SFI: IPM2, SAM3, AHL3 & 4, IGL3, CCS: AB8, GS4,
80% Grass 20% Wild Flowers
25% Slender Red Fescue
25% SSMG
12% Chewings Fescue
10% Crested Dogstail
5% Hard Fescue
3.25% Sainfoin
3% Vetch
3% Browntop Bent
2.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil
2% Black Medick
2% Red Clover
2% Black Knapweed (N)
1.3% Oxeye Daisy (N)
1.25% Yarrow
1% Wild Carrot (N)
1% Plantain
0.5% Musk Mallow (N)
0.5% Selfheal (N)
Sowing Rate 16-20kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
(N) = Native species
WF1 - 100% Wild Flowers
CCS: AB1, SFI: AHL1
40% Sainfoin
10% Vetch
5% Birdsfoot Trefoil
5% Alsike Clover
5% Yarrow
5% Red Clover
5% Lucerne (inoculated)
5% Black Medick
4% Crimson Clover
2.25% Corn Cockle (N)
2% Oxeye Daisy (N) 2% Black Knapweed (N) 2% Selfheal (N)
1.5% Cornflower (N) 1.5% Sheeps Burnet
1% Wild Carrot (N)
1% Red Campion (N)
1% Corn Marigold (N)
1% Field Poppy (N)
0.5% White Campion (N) 0.25% Musk Mallow (N)
Sowing Rate 5 -10kg/ha
Pack size 1kg
Nectar Rich Gold
CCS: AB1, SFI: AHL1, NUM2, NUM3
35% Sainfoin
25% Vetch
10% Red Clover
8% Alsike Clover
8% Lucerne (Inoculated)
6.5% Crimson Clover
4% Birdsfoot Trefoil
4% Black Medick
1% Black Knapweed (N)
0.5% Ag Yarrow
Sowing Rate 15kg/ha
Pack Size 15kg
Nectar Rich Bronze
CCS: AB1, SFI: AHL1, NUM2, NUM3
40% Vetch
30% Sainfoin
12% Crimson Clover
7.6% Lucerne (inoculated)
6% Red Clover
4% Alsike Clover
0.2% Black Knapweed (N)
0.2% Yarrow
Sowing Rate 15kg/ha
Pack Size 15kg
Annual Nectar Mixture
SFI: AHL1, SAM2
25% Buckwheat
25% Linseed
20% Vetch
15% Crimson Clover
10% Berseem Clover
4.6% Phacelia
0.2% Black Knapweed
0.2% Ag Yarrow
Sowing rate 20kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
Herbal Mixtures
Legume and 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.
Grass offer lots of reliable bulk forage with the added benefits of Nitrogen fixing ability of legumes, reduces the need for artificial fertilisers, as well as increasing the protein content which directly enhances Daily Live Weight Gain 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.
Legume & Herb Rich Mixture
SFI: SAM3, CCS: GS4
60% Perennial Ryegrass
7% Festulolium
6.9% Sainfoin
5% Red Clover
5% Lucerne (Inoculated)
4% Meadow Fescue
3% Creeping Red Fescue
3% White Clover
3% Timothy
1% Alsike Clover
1% Plantain
0.5% Sheeps Burnet
0.5% Sheeps Parsley
0.1% Yarrow
100%
Sowing rate 30kg/ha
Pack Size 20kg
Herbal Max Gold
SFI: NUM2
28% Late Perennial Ryegrass
15% Int. Perennial Ryegrass
15% Late Perennial Ryegrass
12% Red Clover
9% Ecotain
8% Chicory
7% Timothy
6% White Clover
100%
Sowing rate 30kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
Herbal Meadow Mixture (with chicory)
SFI: SAM3, CCS: GS4
60% Perennial Ryegrass
5% Cocksfoot
5% Sainfoin
5% Timothy
5% Lucerne (Inoculated)
5% White Clover
4% Alsike Clover
3% Festulolium
2% Meadow Fescue
2% Chicory
1.5% Plantain
1% Birdsfoot Trefoil
1% Sheeps Parsley
0.5% Sheeps Burnet
100%
Sowing rate 30kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
Herbal Max Silver
SFI: NUM2
70% Int. Perennial Ryegrass (T)
10% Red Clover
6% White Clover
6% Plantain
6% Timothy
2% Sheeps Burnet
100%
Sowing rate 30kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
Multi Species Legume & Herb Mix
SFI: SAM3, CCS: GS4
25% Int. Perennial Ryegrass (T)
25% Late Perennial Ryegrass
20% Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
7% Timothy
5% White Clover
4% Plantain
3% Creeping Red Fescue
3% Red Clover
2.5% Chicory
2% Alsike Clover
2% Meadow Fescue
1% Tall Fescue
0.3% Sheeps Burnet
0.1% Sheeps Parsley
0.1% Yarrow
100%
Sowing rate 30 - 35kg/ha
Pack size 20kg
Mixed Herbs
26% Sainfoin
23% Sheeps Burnet
20% Ribwort Plantain
15% Sheeps Parsley
13% Chicory
3% Yarrow
100%
Sowing rate Variable
Pack size 1kg & 5kg
Establishment Tips
Timing - Legumes like warm soil conditions, ideally once the main crop is harvested in August they want to be drilled as early as possible. However, if drilling later, growers should be cautious that there will be fewer daylight hours and conditions throughout the winter will be much tougher.
Moisture - Try and drill behind the combine to conserve moisture or when there is sufficient soil moisture.
Sowing Depth - Seed wants to be very shallowly drilled. The seeds need to be in the subsurface which is around 0.5cm depth. If drilled any deeper, they will not have the energy to grow through.
Drill - A grass seed harrow seems to be the most suitable type of drill for best establishment.
Rolling - A light roll will help conserve moisture and ensure seed has good soil contact.
Monitoring - Keep an eye out for pests e.g. Slugs and weevils.
Legume Fallow Mixture with Grass - 2 Year
SFI: NUM2, NUM3 CCS: AB15
Agreements starting on or before 1 January 2020
36% Perennial Ryegrass
30% Creeping Red Fescue
10% Crimson Clover
10% Vetch
5% Red Clover
4% Lucerne (inoculated)
1% Birdsfoot Trefoil
1% Black Medick
3% Alsike Clover
100%
Sowing rate 30 - 40kg
Pack Size 20kg
Non Grass Legume Fallow Mixture - 2 Year
SFI: NUM2, NUM3 CCS: AB15
Agreements starting on or before 1 January 2021
52% Winter Vetch
12% Alsike Clover
12% Crimson Clover
12% Lucerne (inoculated)
10% Red Clover
1% Birdsfoot Trefoil
1% Black Medick
100%
Sowing rate 15 - 20kg
Pack Size 20kg