Organic Grass Seed Mixtures
Organic producers and those in conversion are allowed by the Soil Association and Organic Farmers and Growers to sow grass seed mixtures containing 50% or more organically produced seed. Where the mixture contains less than 50% organically produced seed a derogation need to be obtained before the seed is purchased.
ACT offers a range of 4 mixtures each containing 50% organically produced seed. All packed in 25kg bags.
- No.1 Fertility Builder
A 2-3 year ley containing a large proportion of Red Clover. Produces 1-3 cuts of high protein silage before aftermath grazing. Includes hybrid ryegrasses to help the ley stand up to grazing and red clover to help build soil fertility levels.
- No.2 Grazing Mixture
A medium to long term mixture containing a high percentage of tetraploid ryegrasses to increase palatability and drought tolerance. Designed to give good mid-season production without the need for artificial fertiliser.
- No.3 Cutting Mixture
A medium to long term mixture designed to produce high quality silage. Includes a high proportion of tetraploid ryegrass to give bulk and high sugar levels. Also includes white clover to contribute to nitrogen fixation.
- No.4 General Purpose Mixture
A medium to long term mixture designed to give a successive pattern of growth from early spring through the summer and autumn months. Includes Timothy to maintain mid-summer production.
