Grass mixture selection

Farmers reseed because renovated swards should yield 33% more in the first year and 10% more thereafter, than a 5 year old ley. However, the seed mixture plays a huge part in determining performance and longevity.

This Farming Note covers:

• Growing properties of ryegrass species, other grasses and forage herbs
• Benefits of including clover
• Pros and cons of diploid and tetraploid ryegrasses
• How Kingshay choose varieties for their grazing mixtures

Issued July 2015.

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