Multi Species Sward 12kg1104772

A multi-species sward has a mixture of three or more forage species present in a sward. The growth characteristics of these species will complement each other which results in increased productivity. Multi-specie mixtures are a combination of a range of diverse forage species such as plantain or chicory, all of which will have their own specific characteristics and are very beneficial for biodiversity providing a variety of flowering plants for pollinators. The swards can produce similar DM yields to perennial ryegrass swards without the same level of inorganic nitrogen fertiliser application rates. The complementary characteristics of different plant types, allow leaf and root architecture to maximise the use of light, moisture and nutrients.

Multi Species Sward Formulation:

Astonenergy PRG - 3.3 kgs - Grass - High yielding, digestible and persistent under frequent tight grazing

OakPark PRG - 3.3 kgs - Grass

Timothy - 0.7 kgs - Grass - Grows well in cold soils, especially in Spring, different root structure to PRG

White Clover - 1.5 kgs - Legume - Persistent under tight grazing, fills in gaps in swards

Red Clover - 1.5 kgs - Legume - More erect than White, deeper tap root, not persistent under tight grazing

Plantain - 1.0 kgs - Herb - High mineral content, deep root structure, Robust under int grazing, Diuretic

Chicory - 0.7 kgs - Herb - Different root structure, anti-worm properties, used as a drought feed

Total - 12 kgs