Drill from mid-May to the end of June at 250g/acre (precision drilled). Graze from November through to March.
Main uses
- High energy winter grazing for cattle and sheep Key benefits
Key benefits
- Very high dry matter yields
- Winter-hardy
- Good dry rot and mildew tolerance
| Sowing rate | 2.5kg/ha (1kg/acre) conventional drill |
| Sowing time | Mid-May to late June |
| Sowing depth | 15mm (½ inch) or broadcast |
| Sowing instructions | – Drill into a fine tilth
– Moist and warm soil conditions – Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact
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| Additional comments | Where broadcasting sow at 5kg/ha (2kg/acre)
Where precision drilling Grade H seed, sow at 350-850g/ha (150-350g/acre) |