The benefits of Overseeding, or “stitching in” of a new ley into an old sward can bring multiple benefits.
Cost effective solution where a short-term boost to production is needed
Enables rejuvenation of worn-out pastures where ploughing is not an option
Effective means of establishing clover into a sward after weed control has been carried out
Overseeding clover into an existing sward could be eligible for the SFI NUM2 acton
Over time swards naturally lose their vigour and become open in the bottom. This space is quickly taken up with weed grasses and broad-leaved weeds reducing the productivity of the sward.
Overseeding offers a cost-effective solution without the short term loss of production or cost associated with a complete reseed.
Multi-purpose overseeding mixture
Lofa festulolium has rapid establishment coupled with excellent yields and forage quality. Festuloliums are renowned for their drought and stress tolerance.
Seagoe tetraploid intermediate perennial ryegrass has exceptional yield potential and is the second highest rated in its class for ME yield under conservation management in the BSPB recommended grass and clover lists.
Spectre tetraploid late perennial ryegrass has good yields under both grazing and cutting management and is a first choice variety in the SRUC Scottish recommended lists.
TechniSward multi-purpose overseeding mixture has been designed to provide a three to four year boost to production and is suitable for grazing, long term cutting and multi-use leys
For short term cutting leys TechniSward Turbo charge is a more cost effective solution
Optimum sowing rate 10kg/acre (25kg/ha)
| Seagoe | Spectre | Red clover | White clover | |
Overseeding no clover | 30% | 35% | 35% | - | - |
Overseeding + white clover | 30% | 30% | 30% | - | 10% |
Overseeding + red clover | 28% | 28% | 28% | 16% | - |
Clover blends
TechniSward clover blends can be added to any grass mixture or be used for overseeding into new leys following weed control or for boosting clover content in existing swards
White clover blends | Grazing | Dual purpose | Cutting |
Small | 54% | 27% | - |
Medium | 46% | 23% | - |
Large | - | 30% | 60% |
Very large | - | 20% | 40% |
Red clover blend | |
Deploid | 70% |
Tetraploid | 30% |
Download a copy of our TechniSward grass and forage crops brochure here.