Quality Grass seed Mixtures - Countrywide Farmers

Quality Grass 

2012 

seed Mixtures

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CONTENTS 

CONteNts & COMpaNy iNfO 02 

Why re-seed & Mixture seleCtiON 03 

iseed ® 04 

triple CrOWN 05 

advaNCed Grasses/GrOMax 06 

Mixture seleCtOr Chart 07 

shOrt terM Mixtures 08 

MediuM terM Mixtures 09 

lONG terM Mixtures 10 

COuNtryWide speCial Mixtures 11 

red ClOver Mixtures 12 

after Maize Mixtures 13 

OverseediNG iNfOrMatiON 14 

OverseediNG Mixtures 15 

OrGaNiC Mixtures 16 

eQuiNe Mixtures 17 

eQuiNe & MeadOW Mixtures 18 

fOdder beet & fOraGe rape 19 

kale & stubble turNips 20 

sWede & CatCh CrOp Mixtures 21 

steWardship & aMeNity Mixtures 22 

Other publiCatiONs 23 

All the varieties used in the Countrywide mixtures are 

selected on the basis of their performance in trials 

throughout the UK. Countrywide is a major contributor 

to the Herbage Varieties Guide. This ensures that when 

formulating our mixtures we benefit from up to date 

information on the latest varieties. 

As well as supplying a range of standard mixtures to suit 

different farm situations we can provide a mixture to a 

customers own specification. 

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Disclaimer 

Any information provided in this catalogue is given in good faith and to the best of our existing knowledge. 

Any advice should therefore be taken as a general guide only and not relied upon for all conditions and 

circumstances. We cannot accept any legal liability for information given in this guide. In any instance where 

there are shortages in specified varieties we reserve the right to substitute equivalent varieties.

Why re-seed 

One of the best ways for any farmer to 

reduce costs is to produce more feed on farm. 

For many livestock farmers the production 

of grass is the predominant source of feed. 

The cost of production is a major consideration for all livestock farmers 

in relation to the end product whether it is a litre of milk or a Kg of live 

weight gain. Grassland plays an important part in this. Some of the key 

benefits include the following:- 

• Cropping management is flexible. it provides grazing 

or ensiled feed for most of the year 

• high energy feed, which is very digestible 

• bulk yields are large 

• highly palatable to stock 

• provides a source of protein, particularly in clover leys 

• Grazed grass is the cheapest form of feed 

• Good grassland production will mean improved 

productivity and profits 

Mixture seleCtiON 

When selecting a mixture, it is important that 

the mix is fit for the purpose intended and the 

conditions where it is to be sown. It may be 

appropriate to put together a special mixture. 

• are there extreme weather conditions? 

• What is the ph of the soil? 

• What is the soil nutrient status? 

• What are you planning to feed from the ley? 

• What is the planned length of the ley? 

• is it for grazing or cutting? 

• any weed problems? 

The main advantages of re-seeding include:- 

increased ley production 

improved animal performance 

removal of toxic grasses and unwanted weeds 

extended grazing season 

introduction of newer improved varieties 

• The longer that a field is left before 

re-seeding means the longer you 

will be MissiNG Out on productivity. 

• Re-seeded grass increases milk production 

and live weight gain as well as improving 

digestibility and disease resistance. 

Establishment of a grass ley 

Many factors need to be considered to 

ensure the best establishment of a new 

ley. Correct timing and care will result in 

a ley which will yield well, be weed free 

and long lasting. 

Sowing of a new ley can be from early spring 

when the soil is warm and has sufficient 

moisture, until September. To ensure good 

establishment of clover leys they should be 

sown by mid September. 

A very firm seed bed is essential and clover 

due to its seed size must be sown on the 

surface. Rolling after sowing is recommended. 

Incorrect depth of sowing can have a 

detrimental effect on germination; increased 

depth of sowing = reduced germination. 

When a ley is establishing pest damage 

must be checked for. Grass leys can suffer 

from leatherjackets and slugs in spring and 

autumn. Frit fly can be a problem in 

summer or autumn. 

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iseed ® 

iSeed ® 2012 - 

Generation 3.0 

What is iSeed ® Generation 3.0? 

iSeed ® generation 3.0 is a fertiliser coated grass seed with a new special finisher that 

enhances the vigour of the emerging seedling at a critical stage of development. 

iSeed ® generation 3.0 is made up of 50% grass seed, 10% N, 2% P (4.6% P205) and 

38% other coating components. 

Mixtures available with iSeed ® are indicated throughout the brochure 

Plant vigour, 0-9 

The recommended seed rate for iSeed ® is double that of normal, untreated 

seed to allow for the additional weight of the fertiliser and coatings. 

50% Improvement in Establishment Vigour with iSeed ® 

Results from the DLF-Trifolium trial site in Rennes in Brittany, 

France, confirm that iSeed ® can have outstanding effects on 

the successful establishment of a new sward. 

Trials with italian ryegrass sown autumn 2008 showed a 50% 

improvement in plant vigour from iSeed ® after only 3 weeks. 

50% iMprOved 

establishMeNt viGOur 

8 

7 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

Plant vigour, average of 7 

species and mixtures. 

11,000 

10,000 

9,000 

8,000 

5 - 15% hiGher yield 

7,000 

6,000 

5,000 

4,000 

3,000 

Vigour, establishment Vigour, spring 1st cut 

2nd cut 1st + 2nd cut 

untreated With iseed ® 

Improved Establishment Vigour 

With iSeed ® up to 50% improvement in plant vigour can be 

observed during establishment. A clear benefit in the successful 

creation of a dense, high quality and long lasting sward. 

Higher Yield 

With iSeed ® 5 – 15% more dry matter can be expected in the first 

cuts following establishment which equates to around 1 tonne 

extra dry matter per ha. 

5 – 15% Higher Yield with iSeed ® 

In the same trial from Rennes in France, the benefits 

continued to be seen the following year with significantly 

improved yields from iSeed ® resulting in an extra 1 tonne 

extra dry matter per ha. 

Kg dry matter/ha 

Yield of dry matter 1st and 2nd cut, 

average of 3 ryegrasses. 

untreated With iseed ® 

Improved Fertiliser Efficiency 

With iSeed ® the uptake of nutrients is up to 4 times more efficient than 

standard seedbed fertiliser which maximises the economic benefit 

whilst minimising the impact on the environment. 

Ease of Application 

With iSeed ® the sowing can be carried out using any standard grass 

seed drill, therefore no additional investment in specialist equipment is 

required. 

iSeed ® technology is subject to patents and patent application by Yara International ASA. iSeed® is registered trademark by Yara International ASA.

triple CrOWN 

High NDF digestibility 

makes the difference 

What is NDF? 

Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) is the slowly digestible part of 

carbohydrates (sugars) in plants. The content and digestibility of these 

are much more important to a ruminant than the rapidly digestible 

sugars – Water Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC). 

High NDF content 

• Is important for the cows health and performance 

• Improves the digestion and utilisation of nutrients 

• Stimulates the rumen function, stabilises pH and adjusts the 

digestion process positively 

High NDF digestibility 

• Gives around ¼ litre more milk per cow per day for each % unit 

increase 

• Increases the amount of forage metabolised by the rumen microorganisms 

The forage quality element of DLF Triple Crown is based on four 

different parameters with digestibility of NDF as the most important. 

dlf triple Crown - forage Quality 

% ProTein % sUGAr 

% neUTrAl 

DeTerGenT 

fibre (nDf) 

% DiGesTible 

nDf 

hiGhest 12.7 21.2 53.9 82.6 

lOWest 10.7 17.8 51.6 78.9 

differeNCe 2.0 3.4 2.3 3.7 

Variation in nutrient content in 9 varieties of intermediate diploid 

perennial ryegrass. Trials at DLF-TRIFOLIUM 2009 

DLF Triple Crown requires high performance 

in three critical categories: 

feed perfOrMaNCe 

The most important feeding parameters: 

• Is important for the cows health and 

performance 

field perfOrMaNCe 

The main agronomic characters: 

• Mainly disease resistance and persistency 

yield perfOrMaNCe 

The production potential: 

• DM and Energy yield 

The following varieties have been assigned as 

DLF Triple Crown based on a strict selection 

criteria following a two year extensive trial: 

• CalvaNO 1 

• butara 1 

• rOMark 

• pastOur 

• CaNCaN 

• pOliM 

• MauriCe 

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advaNCed Grasses tM /GrOMax 

Advanced grass breeding crosses fescues 

with ryegrass to create a combination of high 

quality forage grass with good winter hardiness, 

persistence and stress tolerance. 

As a result of crossing/backcrossing & selection Countrywide can offer types similar to italian & hybrid ryegrass, all with 

improved characteristics taken from the parent crossings. 

advanced Grasses performance data 

perseus 

advaNCed 

italiaN 

ryeGrass tM 

lOfa advaNCed 

hybrid 

ryeGrass tM 

TETRAPLOID 

INTERMEDIATE 

PERENNIAL 

RyEGRASS 

YielD 

T DM/HA 

% sUGAr 

ConTenT 

% ProTein 

ConTenT 

GroMax Biostimulant 

Me 

MJ/KG DM 

D-VAlUe 

22.68 12.2 21.6 11.3 71.1 

21.69 12.0 21.9 11.3 71.1 

17.37 12.1 24.8 11.4 71.9 

• Good stress & drought tolerance 

• 2-3 year persistence for advanced 

italian ryegrass 

• advanced hybrid ryegrass is 1-2 years 

more persistent than hybrid ryegrass 

• early spring growth 

• very quick aftercut recovery 

• very rapid establishment 

• uk trials show advanced italian ryegrass 

yields are up to 31% more dM/ha than 

perennial ryegrass 

• uk trials show advanced hybrid ryegrass 

yields are up to 25% more dM/ha than 

perennial ryegrass 

Unlike iSeed ® , biostimulants do not offer the 

benefit of added nutrients; they simply assist the 

seedling’s ability to take advantage of the soil’s own 

inherent reserves of nutrient by stimulating the 

soil’s microflora, resulting in improved root growth 

and establishment. 

GroMax is a dry formulation of natural humates and humic acids, seaweed extract, a proprietary blend of natural sugars 

(sucrose), vitamins (B complex & K) soluble potash and buffering agents. The product is compatible with most micro-nutrients, 

fertilisers and pesticides. 

The main Countrywide mixtures are treated with GroMax at no extra cost. GroMax inclusion is indicated by the GroMax logo

Mixture seleCtOr Chart 

Organic 

shOrt 

MediuM 

lONG 

1 - 2 years 

dual purpOse 

- priMOGeN 

CuttiNG - silOGeN 

hiGh prOteiN - 

NytrOGeN 

italiaN CatChCrOp 

MIXTURE PURPOSE 

Stewardship 

please 

refer tO CWf 

eNvirONMeNtal 

brOChure 

Conventional 

3 - 4 years 

dual purpOse/GraziNG 

- iNtOGeN 

dual purpOse/CuttiNG 

- extraGeN 

CWf dual - MediuM 

hiGh prOteiN - 

prOtOGeN 

Equine 

hOrse paddOCk 

hay/haylaGe 

shOrt terM 

hay/haylaGe 

full terM 

Overseeding 

CuttiNG 

GraziNG 

red ClOver 

dual purpOse 

5 years + 

dual purpOse - trOGeN 

CuttiNG - perMOGeN 

CWf dual - lONG 

MeadOWMax 

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shOrt terM Mixtures 

PRIMOGEN 

contains 

2.00Kg PerseUs Advanced Italian Ryegrass 

2.00Kg PerUn Advanced Italian Ryegrass 

3.00Kg foX Dip Italian Ryegrass 

4.00Kg DAnerGo Tet Italian Ryegrass 

4.00Kg TeTrAGrAZe Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 

1.00Kg TWYsTAr Dip Late Perennial Ryegrass 

16.00Kg / Acre 

SILOGEN 

contains 


4.00Kg liGUnDA Dip Hybrid Ryegrass 

4.00Kg bAHiAl Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 

4.00Kg soliD Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 


A mixture composed of very high yielding Advanced Italian 

Rygrass, italian and hybrid ryegrass, designed to produce 

the maximum yield over 1 – 2 years. 

The quality of this ley when cut at its optimum time of 67D will 

provide not only an exceptional yield but forage of the highest 

nutritional quality. The addition of hybrid ryegrass will assist the ley 

in its ability to produce well in the second year of production whilst 

the late diploid perennial ryegrass will provide a bottom in the sward 

preventing the worst effects of heavy vehicles travelling the field in 

perhaps not the kindest of weathers. In a normal year 

67D will be achieved around 14th May. 

• dual purpose mix 

• for high quality silage with the benefit 

of extended grazing 

• Gives full two year persistence 

• high tetraploid content increases sugar content and 

therefore improving fermentation within the clamp 

• 67d date circa 14th May 

Whilst perceived as a short term ley, Silogen has the 

advantage of greater longevity, it will produce high 

quality forage well into its third year. 

The tetraploid hybrid will provide yield and quality and the diploid 

hybrid will give excellent early spring growth coupled with good yield. 

The addition of an Advanced Italian Ryegrass, will increase yield and 

persistance whilst improving protein content. In a normal year 67D 

would be achieved around the 15th-17th May. 

• 2-3 year cutting mixture 

• suitable for intensive silage production 

• Maximum yields of quality silage 

• Can be cut 1-4 times from mid May 

• high in sugar to improve fermentation and palatability

MediuM terM Mixtures 

A dual purpose medium term ley of 3 – 4 years 

duration although a fifth year could be achieved with 

good management. 

The ley is based around providing the potential of a good silage 

yield and then to go on into a grazing regime, although should it be 

required a second conservation cut can be obtained. This second cut 

will be at 67D around six weeks after the first cut, providing sufficient 

quantities of nutrients are applied to provide rapid re-growth of the 

sward. The mixture will provide good early spring growth with Romark 

and Polim providing good summer grazing and Elital providing good 

late summer production. The use of intermediate perennial ryegrass 

and hybrid ryegrass are the basis of a good conservation cut which 

would be around 67D on the 25th May. 

• dual purpose mixture with clover to last up to 

4 harvest years 

• designed with the emphasis on aftermath grazing 

• Good persistence and disease resistance 

• White clover blend for improved palatability 

and performance 

• available with iseed ® 

A medium term cutting ley, where quality and quantity are 

combined to produce what is probably the farmers ideal mixture. 

The use of hybrid ryegrass and intermediate perennial ryegrass 

provide the basis of the conservation cut with yield and quality. 

The addition of Advanced Hybrid Ryegrass will improve yield, protein 

content, drought tolerance and digestibility. In a normal year 

67D date would be around 17th-20th May. 

• Medium term cutting mixture 

• provides excellent production 

• provides a flexible 1-3 cut management 

• blend of hybrids and perennials, for 

optimum performance 

• high tetraploid content for higher sugar 

content and improved fermentation 

INTOGEN 

contains 


2.00Kg MAGiCiAn Tet Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg CAlVAno 1 Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg roMArK Dip Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg PoliM Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg GlenCAr Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg eliTAl Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00Kg CloVoGen White Clover Blend 


EXTRAGEN 

contains 

3.00Kg liGUnDA Dip Hybrid Ryegrass 







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lONG terM Mixtures 

TROGEN 

contains 

2.00Kg bUTArA 1 Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 






1.00Kg ProMesse Timothy 

1.00Kg CloVoGen White Clover Blend 


PERMOGEN 

contains 

1.50Kg bUTArA 1 Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 








The long term ley with white clover and timothy. 

This combination of outstanding intermediate and late perennial 

ryegrass cultivars will provide for a genuine long term grazing ley that 

if required could give a late cut of silage on or around the 30th May or 

can be taken as a hay crop. The mixture exhibits excellent production 

and persistence and has superb all round disease resistance 

particularly crown rust and drechslera. The mixture provides good 

early spring growth and this continues through the late summer. 

• the best all-rounder for long-term requirements 

• excellent dual-purpose long term ley 

• equally suited to silage, hay and grazing by all stock 

• performs well under a range of management conditions 

• includes timothy to increase palatability 

• use of white clover blend increases intake and milk quality 

• available without clover + extra 1kg twystar added 


A long term ley composed of intermediate and late perennial 

ryegrass and is intended for those farms where there is a more 

intensive use of grass forage. 

The cultivars have been selected for their yield and digestibility and 

response to high inputs. The forage when grazed at 4-6 cms will give 

a very high digestibility and energy output to increase milk yields. 

Calvano has high early season yields which complement the production 

from the cultivar Twystar which produce abundant forage in late 

summer. Once again we have placed a high emphasis on the disease 

and persistence ratings of the cultivars to ensure good longevity within 

the pasture. 

• suitable for more intensive farming and 

high quality silage production 

• Can be drilled well into the autumn 

• Gives good early season production 

• available with 1kg clover less 1kg polim 

• available with iseed ®

COuNtryWide speCial Mixtures 

A medium term ley composed of excellent varieties but 

designed to help those where price is an important factor. 

The mixture is based around hybrid and intermediate perennial 

ryegrass, it will provide early spring growth which can be ensiled at 

67D around 18th May but can equally provide a good grazing sward. 

The addition of white clover will help with summer growth nitrogen 

fixation and improved forage quality. 

• 3-4 year medium term ley 

• suitable for both cutting and grazing 

• Clover inclusion to improve performance 

A ley of 5 years plus duration which like the medium term 

mixture is designed for the more price conscious. 

The mixture is composed of excellent intermediate perennial ryegrass 

cultivars, providing early forage which can if need be ensiled or provide 

for early turn-out. Timothy will provide summer palatability and the 

small leaved white clover will tolerate both cattle and sheep grazing and 

provide forage when the grass tends towards dormancy in hot conditions. 

• five year plus long term ley 

• suitable for both cutting and grazing 

• Clover and timothy inclusion to improve palatability 

and intake 

• available without Clover + extra 1kg Mateon 1 

BESPOKE MIXTURES 

CWF MEDUIM 


3.00Kg CAlibrA Tet Int Perennial Ryegrass 

3.00Kg orAnTAs Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00Kg MATeon 1 Dip Late Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00Kg riVenDel White Clover 


CWF LONG 

3.00Kg CAlibrA Tet Int Perennial Ryegrass 

3.00Kg TiVoli Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 


2.00Kg MATeon 1 Dip Late Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00Kg CliMAX Timothy 

1.00Kg riVenDel White Clover 


Whilst we feel the catalogue provides mixtures for most situations we are happy to 

offer mixtures for specific requirements and to customers own specification, using a 

wide portfolio of varieties. 

Contact you local sales representitive or call 01386 429795 for availability. 

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red ClOver Mixtures 

NYTROGEN 

contains 

2.00Kg PerseUs Advanced Italian Ryegrass 

2.00Kg AlAMo Dip Italian Ryegrass 

4.00Kg DAnerGo Tet Italian Ryegrass 


2.00Kg red Clover blend 


PROTOGEN 

contains 







An excellent short term ley including red clover. The use of 

italian ryegrass is to ensure maximum yields and quality from 

a multicut short term ley. 

The addition of red clover will improve silage quality and increase the 

available protein within the ensiled forage. 67D date will be around 

14-17th May. The grass element of the crop will after adequate 

fertilisation return to 67D within 5 weeks subject to the normal 

constraints of the weather. This will put the red clover at early bud stage 

and whilst this will marginally reduce yield it will increase protein levels 

of the harvested forage. 

• 1-2 year red clover mix 

• high protein levels throughout growing season 

• improves soil structure and fertility 

• red clover has the ability to yield in dry years 

• suitable for the farmer wanting to place less reliance 

on applied nitrogen 

• 67d date circa 14-17th May 

Protogen is comprised of hybrid ryegrass and red clover. 

We have sought out the very best in hybrid ryegrass cultivars to 

accompany our red clover blend. These grasses will compete favourably 

with the aggressive growth habit of the clover, but will respond to a 

dressing of straight nitrogen after cutting. This ensures the grass will 

compete with the clover and that you will obtain a more balanced forage 

going into the clamp. Delaying cutting to the flowering stage of the 

clover will reduce protein content and will double ammonia content of 

the silage. Red clover is known to possess constituents that can protect 

protein during ensiling which makes this particular legume unique 

amongst the non tanniferous legumes. 

• 3 full years production from both the ryegrass 

and red clover inclusion 

• high yielding tetraploid hybrid ryegrasses are 

complimented by high yielding red clovers increasing 

yield and protein content 

• both ryegrass and clover will be ready for re-cutting 

after 6 weeks 

• 67d date circa 12-16th May 

• available with iseed ®

after Maize Mixtures 

Establishing grass after an early forage maize harvest can provide early production in the following spring thus 

maximising output of fodder per acre. The species used are short term and very vigorous enabling them to 

cope with the later planting date. Crops established this way can be cut or grazed in the following spring and 

then returned back into maize or left down for the rest of the year. The other benefit of this technique is that 

the grass helps stabilise the soil surface and helps to prevent soil run off, whilst reducing the levels of fertiliser 

leaching after periods of high rainfall. 

CATCH CROP WESTERWOLDS 

As the name implies a very short term blend of 

italian ryegrass which can be used for a number of 

applications, to replace failed crops, to sow after maize 

or to ensure compliance with single farm winter soil 

programs etc. 

• short term, highly productive italian mix 

• 50/50 mix of tetraploid and diploid italian 

ryegrass 

• rapid establishment 

• Can be cut or grazed 

• available with advanced italian ryegrasstM 50% Tet Italian Ryegrass 

50% Dip Italian Ryegrass 

12.00 – 16.00Kg / Acre (sold in 25Kg bags) 

Westerwolds ryegrass is an annual species that is 

used in situations where rapid but short term 

production is required. 

• fastest establishing forage grass 

• Can be in production from 8 weeks after sowing 

• suitable for cutting and grazing 

• highest yielding ryegrass 

• When sown in autumn offers good winter cover 

and has very early spring growth which is good 

for weed suppression 

10.00 – 16.00Kg / Acre (sold in 25Kg bags) 

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OverseediNG iNfOrMatiON 

Increase sward output by up to 44% 

For many years grassland farmers have accepted that productivity will fall over the 

lifetime of a sward. This fall can be as much as 50% in terms of animal performance. 

Weed grasses play a major role in this as they affect yield but more importantly the quality of the grass. This problem cannot 

be controlled by chemical sprays but with good grassland management which includes regular overseeding. young swards 

can be maintained in peak production for much longer than previously expected. 

• the leybooster overseeding system promotes 

the method of routine scarifying and overseeding 

of young grassland to prevent premature ageing 

• the leybooster overseeding system significantly 

improves the productive life and quality of a 

sward with yield and quality improvements of 

up to 44% 

iseed ® makes 

overseeding with 

leybooster even better 

A significant increase in viable plants 

was the outcome when iSeed ® was 

added to the already successful 

Leybooster overseeding mixture range. 

New trial results confirm that overseeding pays. 

Furthermore the results can be dramatically 

improved when using iSeed ® . This trial was 

conducted in Holland where some grass fields 

were suffering badly following an unusually 

hard winter. 

Emerged plants, number/m2 

OverseediNG With leybOOster 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

befOre after 

• the leybooster overseeding system is based 

on preventing weed grass ingress that leads 

to rapid sward decline in later years 

• the leybooster overseeding system works 

by annually topping up young swards with 

productive ryegrass and clover, therefore 

preventing weed grasses from developing 

within the sward 

Harrow, 

normal seed 

Harrow 

iSeed ® 

Disks, 

normal seed 

6 april 13 april 

Disks, 

iSeed ® 

Number of new emerged plants/m2 by overseeding in Perennial Ryegrass March 17th 2010. Number of plants was counted April 6th and 

13th 2010. A grassland harrow with seeding equipment and Vredo diskdirect driller were used in this trial. Trials in Holland, DLF-TRIFOLIUM.

OverseediNG Mixtures 

LEYBOOSTER 

CUTTING 

4.00kg soliD Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 

3.00kg TeTrAGrAZe Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 

2.00kg CAlibrA Tet Int Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00kg Cutting White Clover blend 


*Available without clover 

LEYBOOSTER 

GRAZING 


3.00kg MAGiCiAn Tet Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg GlenCAr Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg MAUriCe Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00kg Grazing White Clover blend 


contains 

LEYBOOSTER 

RED CLOVER 


3.00kg TeTrAGrAZe Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 

3.00kg red Clover blend 


LEYBOOSTER 

DUAL PURPOSE 

contains contains 


1.00kg sTorM Tet Hybrid Ryegrass 


3.00kg GlenCAr Tet Late Perennial Ryegrass 

1.00kg Dual Purpose White Clover blend 


*Available without clover *Available without clover 

all the abOve Mixtures are available With iseed ® 

contains 

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OrGaNiC Mixtures (65% organic inclusion rate) 

SHORT TERM ORGANIC 


2.50Kg DAnerGo Italian Ryegrass (T) Organic 

6.60Kg ef486 Italian Ryegrass Organic 



MEDIUM TERM ORGANIC 

2.00Kg CAlVAno 1 Int Perennial Ryegrass 

3.50Kg CAlibrA Int Perennial Ryegrass 

(T) Organic 

1.00Kg MAGiCiAn Int Perennial Ryegrass 

(T) Organic 

1.40Kg foXTroT Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.50Kg PAsToUr Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic 

2.10Kg TiVoli Late Perennial Ryegrass 

(T) Organic 

1.00Kg Dual Purpose White Clover blend 



LONG TERM ORGANIC 

2.50Kg CAlibrA Int Perennial Ryegrass 

(T) Organic 

2.00Kg CAnCAn Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.50Kg PAsToUr Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic 

2.00Kg roMArK Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic 

2.10Kg TiVoli Late Perennial Ryegrass 

(T) Organic 

1.40Kg ProMesse Timothy 

1.50Kg Grazing White Clover blend 


A very high yielding mixture which is designed for maximum 

production over a 2 year period and will provide high protein 

and sugar levels. The mixture also benefits from the stress 

tolerance of the Advanced Italian Ryegrass. 

• excellent disease resistance 

• high dry matter yields with high levels of protein and sugar 

• Open growth habitat allows clover to thrive 

• high inclusion rate of red clover 

• aftermath grazing potential 

A mixture to provide very high yields of forage for both cutting 

and or grazing, principally designed to give a very heavy first cut 

of silage with an optional second cut and grazing thereafter. 

• Medium term flexible cutting or grazing mix 

• Optimum production throughout growing season 

• high clover content improvers sward quality 

• selected perennials to ensure hard wearing 

productive sward 

• red clover improves yields in 1st two years – 

fixes extra nitrogen 

Top quality perennial ryegrass varieties form the basis of this 

blend providing top yields and quality. The varieties have 

been chosen for their ability to produce quality forage within 

a low input scenario. 

• permanent pasture 

• Clover fixes nitrogen and improves protein 

and digestibility 

• timothy improves winter hardiness and persistence 

• selected perennials maximize sward density 

and production

eQuiNe Mixtures 

A mixture designed to withstand the worst effects 

of poaching and sward degradation which so often 

is apparent with horse and pony paddocks. 

We have included cultivars which exhibit good tolerance to stress, 

will provide a dense grass cover to help eliminate harsh treatment 

to the animal’s feet, but also to provide forage of a low sugar 

content and high fibre content. The ley can also provide good 

quality hay, albeit of a softish nature. It is advisable to overseed 

paddocks each year in the autumn to ensure good ground cover 

for the following year and good grass cover for feeding and 

recreational usage. 

• designed to produce a persistent dense hard wearing 

sward suitable for horses or ponies 

• palatable balanced grazing mix 

• suitable for producing a cut of hay 

• Creeping red fescue included to bind the sward and 

to quickly repair damage by horses 

• inclusion of timothy to improve palatability 


A blend of ryegrass to produce a soft hay or haylage. The 

mixture is of two years duration and is based on diploid 

species of italian ryegrass and hybrid ryegrass. 

• Will provide excellent yields of either hay or haylage 

• fox has very good early spring growth 

• Mixture can be cut late May/early June, multi-cut 

options per annum 

• varieties have excellent disease resistance 

HORSE PADDOCK 

contains 


2.50Kg PreMiUM Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 

1.50Kg sHAnDon Dip Int Perennial Ryegrass 


2.00Kg MAXiMA Strong Creeping Red Fescue 

1.00Kg CliMAX Timothy 

10.00Kg pack size 

Sowing rate: 15-20Kg / Acre 

Overseeding rate: 10.00Kg / Acre 

HAYMAX 

SHORT TERM 

contains 

4.00kg AlAMo Italian Ryegrass 

4.00kg foX Italian Ryegrass 

6.00kg HolesoMe Hybrid Ryegrass 


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eQuiNe Mixtures 

HAYMAX 

FULL TERM 

contains 

3.50kg Genesis Early Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg bUTArA 1 Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg orAnTAs Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.50kg PreMiUM Int Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg TWYsTAr Late Perennial Ryegrass 

2.00kg ProMesse Timothy 


MeadOW Mixture 

MEADOW MAX 

contains 

4.00kg lAUrA Meadow Fescue 

3.00kg MerifesT Meadow Fescue 

3.00kg ProMesse Timothy 

1.40kg eVorA Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 

1.40kg DAsAs Rough Stalked Meadow Grass 

1.00kg Crested Dogstail 

0.10kg Meadow foxtail 

0.10kg Yorkshire fog 


A mixture of 5 years duration provides excellent yields and can 

be used for both hay and haylage. 

We do not recommend mixing diploid and tetraploid varieties as this 

can lead to uneven conditioning of the sward, therefore we only use 

diploid varieties. 

• excellent resistance to foliar diseases 

• Outstanding yields for both hay and haylage with 

late season grazing 

• timothy improves summer palatability and colour 

of the mown sward 

A traditional style mixture based around the use of non 

aggressive grass species like meadow fescue, timothy 

and meadow grass. 

These species formed the basis of very early re-seeding mixtures of 

pasture land in the early 1900’s, long before intensive farming was 

the norm. With the advent of farming policy reviews over the last few 

years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the more extensive 

ways of producing meat. The following mixture was designed to fill the 

gap between the more progressive dairy farmer and the land manager 

who is looking towards lower input and a more environmental 

approach to farming. The following mixture will make very good hay 

useful for a winter feed for many types of animal. 

• Can be grazed, made into hay or haylage 

• Will tolerate very wet conditions and with the addition of 

smooth meadow grass will withstand the worst affects of 

summer heat and drought 

• Wild flowers may be added to the above provided they 

are not toxic to grazing animals

fOdder CrOps 

Forage root crops play an important role in livestock diets. They can produce high yields over a relatively short 

growing period and can contribute substantial amounts of fresh fodder when grazing may be scarce. 

Dry Matter 

Yield T/Ha 

FODDER BEET 

Fresh Yield 

T/Ha 

High yield potential and is grown as a main root crop. 

The roots have excellent feed quality and are very 

palatable. The tops can also be utilised. 

SOWING PERIOD Late March to end of April 

UTILISATION October – March 

PRECISION DRILL 50,000 seeds depth 2.5/3.0cm 

alpes – Very clean root which ensures less waste. 67% 

of root in ground so allows easy lifting. Good resistance 

to bolting. 

blaze – High yielding excellent dry matter yields with clean 

red roots. Easy to harvest. Can be fed whole. 

eNerMax – HIgh energy beet for fodder and biogas. 

kyrOs – Easy to harvest and clean root. Highly palatable 

and easily digested. High yielding. 

MaGNuM – High dry matter yields with high proportion 

of clean, white root in ground. Exceptional bolting and 

rust resistance. 

Dry Matter 

Content % 

Crude 

Protein % 

FORAGE RAPE 

Very quick growing crop suitable for grazing by sheep 

or cattle. Can provide valuable autumn and winter 

grazing feed. Excellent break crop. Can be utilised 

between 13-15 weeks from sowing. 

SOWING PERIOD May – August 

UTILISATION July – December 

DIRECT DRILL 2kg / Acre 

BROADCAST 4kg / Acre 

Met Energy 

M.J / Kg 

FODDER BEET 13-15 80-90 12-19 12-13 12.5-13.5 

FORAGE RAPE 3.5 24-35 12-14 19-20 10-11 

KALE 8-10 60-65 14-16 16-17 10-11 

STuBBLE TuRNIPS 3.5-4 38-40 8-9 17-18 11 

TuRNIPS 5.5-6 60-70 8-10 15-17 10-11 

SWEDES 7-10 70-80 9-13 10-11 12.8-13.1 

eMerald – Above average dry matter yields and excellent 

standing power. Good resistance to powdery mildew. 

sparta – Another new introduction to our portfolio, 

Sparta is a high yielding, late flowering rape with the huge 

advantage of having clubroot tolerance, enabling it be sown 

where clubroot is a problem and there are no alternative 

sowing sites. 

iNterval – Exceptional yield potential, disease resistance 

and palatability. Ideal for fattening lambs or flushing ewes. 

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fOdder CrOps 

KALE 

Highest yielding of all the leafy brassicas. 

Very adaptable traditionally grown for grazing cattle 

but can also be cut and fed to stock ‘in house’ or be 

ensiled. The feeding value of kale is related to the 

proportion of leaf to stem. 

SOWING PERIOD April – June 

UTILISATION August – March 



CaledONiaN – Club root resistant. Very high yielding with 

excellent winter hardiness. Good lodging and disease resistance. 

keeper – Very winter hardy. Excellent lodging resistance. 

Good standing medium/short variety ideal for fattening 

lambs. High leaf to stem ratio. 

GOldeNeye – Is a giant type kale especially bred for the 

game cover market, selected for the optimum combination 

of height and leaf production. It has a leafy top, strong stem, 

good winter hardiness and good field tolerance of disease. 

In a trial conducted at the Scottish Agricultural College, 

Aberdeen, Goldeneye achieved a higher vigour score than 

Caledonian kale and equal or better club root tolerance. 

GrüNer aNGeliter – A very high yielding variety with 

good winter hardiness and excellent feeding quality with 

fresh yields 15% higher than Caledonian Kale and 10% higher 

than Bittern in German trials. Grüner Angeliter has been the 

mainstay forage variety of Kale in New Zealand for many 

years and since its recent introduction to the uK has become 

equally popular over here. 

STUBBLE TURNIPS 

Excellent fast growing catch crop which can produce 

nutritious, highly palatable feed, in just 12-14 weeks 

from sowing. Very winter hardy. 

SOWING PERIOD April – September 

UTILISATION June – December 



barkaNt – One of the highest dry matter yields. 

Very digestible with good winter hardiness 

vOlleNda – Highly digestible tetraploid noted for its speed 

of growth, yield and bolting resistance. Large leaved with good 

early vigour. Good disease resistance. 

saMsON – Produces tankard shaped purple roots which 

are very palatable for sheep and cattle. Provides excellent 

quality forage. 

delilah – Produces white tankard shaped bulbs with 

excellent dry matter yields. Ideal for fattening lambs and 

flushing ewes. High dry matter yield, resistant to mildew. 

Can be used for summer strip grazing or sown into cereal 

stubble to provide autumn or winter keep. 

tyfON – A leafy, fast growing cross between Chinese cabbage 

and stubble turnip, producing 50 plus tonnes per hectare. 

It exhibits high frost resistance and can be utilised within eight 

to ten weeks after sowing. There is potential for regrowth.

fOdder CrOps 

SWEDE 

Swedes provide high energy feed which can be 

grazed in-situ or lifted. The winter hardiness of swedes 

makes them suitable for the coldest sites. 


UTILISATION August – March 

PRECISION DRILL 150-350g / Acre 

DIRECT DRILL 1-2kg / Acre 


airlie – Very high fresh yield. uniform in colour and 

globe shaped. Good disease resistance. Suitable for the 

culinary market. 

GOWrie – Very high dry matter yield. Excellent powdery 

mildew and club root resistance. Excellent palatability. 

iNvitatiON – uniform purple skinned club root resistant 

variety, ideal for utilisation after Christmas. Excellent resistance 

to powdery mildew. 

keNMOre – Early variety with exceptional winter hardiness. 

Excellent palatability. Stock feed only. 

MariaN – Is a medium dry matter variety with moderate 

resistance to Club Root. It is a dual purpose variety suitable 

for fodder and culinary use with yellow coloured flesh and 

purple skin. 

ruta OtOfte – Is a medium dry matter variety with good 

mildew resistance. It is a dual purpose variety suitable for 

fodder and culinary use with purple skin and cream coloured 

flesh. Ruta Otofte is a popular variety with sheep farmers. 

CATCH CROP 

MIXTURES 

Root mixtures can provide quality feed for finishing 

lambs and maintaining ewes. Combining species 

provides a balanced feed, improves the protein 

content and winter hardiness of the crop. 


UTILISATION July – February 

DIRECT / BROADCAST 2.5Kg / Acre 

rapid rOOt – (60% forage rape / 35% stubble turnips / 

5% kale) Combining forage rape to ensure quick establishment 

and high protein yield and stubble turnips for energy. Ideal for 

fattening stock. Suitable for summer grazing. 

WiNter Graze – (60% stubble turnips / 35% forage rape / 

5% kale) Ideal for sowing after winter cereals. Suitable for post 

Christmas grazing. Very good winter hardiness. 

zOOM brassiCa Mixture – A blend of Winfred hybrid 

brassica and forage rape. This is a very vigorous and quick 

growing mixture which is ideal for replacing failed crops or 

patching spring sown crops. High seedling vigour gives a 

reliable establishment of a high leaf to stem ratio crop with 

carefully selected varieties that have good disease and bolting 

resistance. 

For all brassiCa Crops: Stock should be introduced 

gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland 

should be available for animals to return to; water, hay or 

straw should also be made available. 

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eNvirONMeNtal steWardship Mixtures 

BUFFER 

STRIPS: 

Mixtures designed in conjuction 

with FWAG that contain grasses 

that are food plants for butterflies 

and insects. 

SuITABLE MIxTuRES: 

bGM1,bGM2, bGM3, 

NestiNG COver. 

laWN seed 

SHADE & FINEST 

An economical fine textured lawn seed suitable 

for landscaping and ornamental lawns. 

30% VAGner Chewings Fescue 

30% HerAlD Strong Creeping Red Fescue 

25% libAno Slender Creeping Red Fescue 

5% HiGHlAnD Browntop Bent 

10% QUATro Fine Leaved Sheeps Fescue 

10.00Kg & 20.00Kg pack size 

Sowing rate: 35 – 50gm / m 2 

WILD BIRD 

MIXTURES: 

These mixtures provide feed for 

seed eating birds. 


Wbs1,Wbs2,Wbs3, Wba1, 

partridGe Mix,deCOy Mix. 

GENERAL PURPOSE 

A hard wearing lawn mixture that will establish rapidly. 

Ideal for landscaping and for a hard wearing lawn that 

will look good with the minimum of management. 

60% esQUire Perennial Ryegrass 

35% MAXiMA Strong Creeping Red Fescue 

5% HiGHlAnD Browntop Bent 

10.00Kg & 20.00Kg pack size 

Sowing rate: 35 – 50gm / m 2 

POLLEN 

& NECTAR: 

These mixtures enhance the food 

sources for many insects and are 

very beneficial for butterflies and 

bees. 


NeCtar riCh GOld, NeCtar riCh 

brONze, butterfly & bee, 

bpN, Wf1. 

FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE FULL RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CROPS ORDER OUR 2012 COUNTRYSIDE BROCHURE 

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