Grass and legume seed mixtures

8 Grass and legume seed mixtures 19.8.1 IVaditional mixtures 

These leys can be productive for up to two years (some extended to three where conditions suitable) usually autumn-sown after cereals or maize suitable for early bite grazing and subsequent silage cuts. 

Suitable for conventional or organic use over two years (hybrid up to three) suitable for silage, hay and aftermath grazing select diploid ryegrass varieties for haymaking. 

Lucerne and sainfoin may be sown with a grass companion bnt there is some evidence that lucerne, in particular, yields better as a single species sward. Red 

10 kg/ha intermediate perennial ryegrass 20 kg/ha late peretmial ryegrass 5 kg/ha Timothy 2.5 kg/ha medium/large leaved white clover blend A long-term mixture suitable for intensive grazing by dairy cows. 

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