These herbal overseeding mixtures have been designed for topping up existing herbal leys across most soil types to extend their productive life and ensure compliance.
As with all overseeding success is reliant on good practice. Overseeding should take place in mid to late summer as the growth rate of existing grasses slows. Seed to soil contact is critical so using a slot seeder and rolling is strongly advised.
Sowing window | April - August |
SFI/CSS compatibility | GS4 - when used to top up an existing herbal ley, SAM3, CSAM3 |
Sowing rate | 8-15kg/ha |
Sowing depth | 15-20mm |
Pack size | 20kg |
Mixture information | Sheep + chicory | Sheep no chicory | Red clover cutting | Red clover grazing |
Perennial ryegrass (T) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Timothy | Y | Y | Y | |
Festulolium | Y | Y | ||
Sheeps burnet | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Yarrow | Y | |||
Plantain | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Chicory | Y | |||
Sheeps parsley | Y | |||
White clover | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Birdsfoot trefoil | Y | Y | ||
Red clover | Y | Y (Altaswede) |