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CropPage

No.

Pack

Size

Cover /Feed Crop

NectarAverage Sowing Rate

per Acre Sowing Date

Guide

Utilisation

Period

Durationof theCrop

AverageDrill

Depthcm

AverageRow

Widthcm

Suggested Guideto Seedbed

Fertiliser (kg) ha

Broadcast Drill N P K

Maize 12-1340,000/50,000seeds

✓ ✓

Precision drill45,000 / 50,000

seeds/acreApril - June September - February 1 Season 6 75 80 85 205

Sunowers - Standard & Dwarf 16 5kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 5kg April - JuneJuly -

November1 Season 4 75

Ensure adequateP but very little N

Millets / Grasses

Millet - White / Red / Japanese 17 5kg ✓ ✓ 5kg 5kg April - June September - December 1 Season 1 - 1.5 35-45 60 30 30

Ambush Millet 17 5kg ✓ ✓ 5kg 5kg April - June September - December 1 Season 1 - 1.5 35-45 60 30 30

Millgame Millet Mix 17 5kg ✓ ✓ 5kg 5kg April - June September - December 1 Season 1 - 1.5 35-45 60 30 30

Canary Grass (Phalaris aquatica) 17 2.5kg ✓ 2.5kg April - June All Year 5 Years+ 1.5 70 - 90 55 28 28

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) 17 2.5kg ✓ 2.5kg April - June All Year 5 Years+ 1.5 70 - 90 55 28 28

Giant Sorghum 18 12kg ✓ 12kg May - June September - February 1 Season 2.5 - 4 45 - 50 100 50 120

Sorghum - Intermediate & Dwarf 18 8kg ✓ 8kg May - June September - February 1 Season 2.5 - 4 45 - 50 100 50 120

Over n’ Under Sorghum Mixture 18 8kg ✓ 8kg May - June September - February 1 Season 2.5 - 4 45 - 50 100 50 120

DISCLAIMER ese tables are given in good faith and intended for general guidance only. Weather, local conditions and crop rotations must always be ta ken into account.



CropPageNo.

Pack Size

Cover /Feed Crop

NectarAverage Sowing Rate

per Acre Sowing DateGuide

UtilisationPeriod

Durationof theCrop

AverageDrill

Depthcm

AverageRow

Widthcm

Suggested Guideto Seedbed

Fertiliser (kg) ha

Broadcast Drill N P K

Brassicas

Kale 14 1kg ✓ 2 - 3kg 1.5 - 2kg April - June September - March 1 - 2yr 1 - 2 50 100 50 120

Surere Kale Blend 14 2kg ✓ 2 - 3kg 1.5 - 2kg April - June September - March 1 - 2yr 1 - 2 50 100 50 120

Jonty 15 1kg ✓ 2 - 3kg 1 - 2.5kgSpring / Early

AutumnAutumn / Early Winter 1 Season 1 - 2 Various 110 55 55

Texsel Greens 15 1kg ✓ 2 - 3kg 2.5kg April - August September - January 1 Season 1 - 2 Various 110 55 55

Forage Rape 15 5kg & 25kg ✓ 4kg 2.5kgMay - end of September

July - December 1 Season 1 - 2.5 15 - 20 20 40 40

Zoom Mixture 15 5kg ✓ 2.5kg - 4kg 2.5kg Spring / Autumn September - March 1 Season 1 - 2 Various 110 55 55

Miscellaneous Crops

Phacelia 19 1kg & 5kg ✓ ✓ 3 - 4kg April - August July - October 1 Season 1 - 2 Various

Buckwheat 19 5kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 20kg+ 20kg April - May August - December 1 Season 1 - 2.5 20 - 35 35 105 210

White Mustard 19 5kg & 25kg ✓ 5 - 7kg 2.5 - 5kg Spring - Autumn August - December 1 Season 1 - 2.5 20 - 35

Brown Mustard 19 5kg ✓ 2 - 3kg 1 - 3kg Spring - Autumn Autumn / Spring 1 Season 1 - 2.5 20 - 35

Fodder Radish 19 5kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 2.5 - 3.5kg 2.5kg Spring / Autumn July - December 1 Season 1 - 2.5 25 - 30 40 15 20

Perennial Chicory 20 2kg✓ ✓

2kg+ 2kg

Spring or Early

Autumn All Year 5yr+ 1 15 - 20 100 50 120

Quinoa 20 1kg ✓ ✓ 2kg+ 2kg April - June September - December 1 Season 1.5 45 100 50 120

Yellow Blossom Clover 20 1kg ✓ ✓ 2.5kg+ 2.5kg April - June All Year 1 - 2yr 0.5 75 30 0 0

Linseed 20 25kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 25kg April - May September - February 1 Season 1 - 2 8 - 18 40 75 65

Triticale 20 25kg ✓ ✓ 50kg Spring / Autumn August - February 1 Season 2.5 12 - 16 125 0 0

Gold of Pleasure (Camelina) 20 5kg ✓ ✓ 5kg+ 5kg April - May September - December 1 Season 1 8 - 18 40 75 65

Borage 20 5kg ✓ ✓ 5kg+ 5kg April - June Autumn 1 Season 1 - 2 15 - 20

Mixtures

Boost 21 5kg ✓ ✓ 2.5kg+ 2.5kg June - September September - February 1 Season 1 - 2 45 - 50 100 50 50

Late Cover Mix 21 5kg ✓ 6kg+ 5kg Spring / Autumn September - February 1 Season 1 - 2 20 - 35 55 28 28

Kwik Fix21 5kg ✓ 5kg+ 5kg

July - End of

SeptemberSeptember - December 1 Season 1 - 2 40

Lodging can occur

with excess fertiliser

Overdrive 22 2.5kg ✓ ✓ 2.5kg+ 2.5kg April - June September - February 1 - 2yr 2.5 45 - 50 100 50 120

Partridge Mix 22 25kg ✓ ✓ 25kg Spring September - February 1 Season 1 - 2.5 12 - 16 30 75 75

Traditional Game Cover Mixture 22 10kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 10kg 10kg April - June September - February 1 Season B/C B/C 80 40 96

Northern Star Game Mix 22 20kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 20kg 20kg Spring September - February 1 Season 2.5 - 3 15 75 37 37

Decoy Game Mixture 23 8kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 8kg 8kg Spring September - February 1 Season 1 - 2 15 - 25 80 40 96

General Purpose Rearing Pen Mix 23 13kg ✓ 13kg+ 13kg+ Spring / Autumn All Year 5yr+ 1 15 - 20

Deer Lawn Mixture 23 15kg 15kg+ 15kg+ Spring / Autumn All Year 5yr+ 1 15 - 20

Four Ten Mixture 23 14kg ✓ ✓ 14kg Spring September - February 1 Season 6 75 185 90 220

Sundown Mixture 23 13kg ✓ ✓ ✓ 13kg April - June September - February 1 Season 5 - 6 75 - 100 60 60



Evaluation of New Crops

Wild Bird Seed Mixtures

Alombic Spring Triticale

11% higher yield than control in 2012

trials at DLF Trifolium’s trialling site

at Hailes Farm, Winchombe Energy Rich Beet

At our trialling site near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire and in consultation with many of ourcustomers, we trial and evaluate many dierent types of products and mixture prescriptions. isenables us to observe and evaluate performance in the eld so that we can select the best varietiesand mixtures for future use.

Our customers may rest assured that they are dealing with a forward thinking company which investsheavily in R & D and whose aim is to ensure that you receive the best possible products at all times.

New types of fodder beet are being bred andevaluated by DLF Trifolium Ltd for highdry matter content stock feed and for biogasproduction. Some of these new varieties eg.Enermax, will have Rhizomania tolerance, sowill be suitable for growing in the east of thecountry where sugar beet is an important crop,as well as in the west and other areas.

CEREALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTSPECIALIST FODDER BEETS

Kales from New Zealand



Game cover crops will only reach their

full potential if they are well managed

right from the start. A successfully managed shoot is both protable and

rewarding to landowners and the

local community, as it contributes

positively to the countryside and the

overall environment. It is hoped the

following notes will help and guide

you to a successful establishment of

game cover crops; any regional or

particular soil conditions have not

been taken into consideration as it is

preferable to take advantage of local

knowledge. If you would like more in

depth information please contact your

local seed specialist, who will be able

to give advice for your own particular

farm/situation.

CROP ROTATIONRotations are essential to help reduce soil-borne disease’s

such as Club Root in brassicas. A rotational system willalso help to improve soil fertility and structure as each

crop can benet the soil in dierent ways, each requiring

dierent trace elements. Crop rotation is essential where

weeds and/or disease have become a persistent problem.

CULTIVATIONSA well prepared seed bed is essential for crop health and

development, as a rapidly growing game cover crop has

more chance of resisting pest attack. Generally, ploughing

and rapid consolidation to conserve moisture is the ideal

start for these crops. Ensure the seed bed is ne and rm

to help reduce the risk of slug activity.

SOWINGWhere possible we recommend drilling game cover crops.

is ensures accurate seed depth and row width and willprovide maximum seed to soil contact that will encourage

a speedy establishment. Sowing at the correct row width

will also improve bird holding and driving capability.

Each growing season is completely dierent, but try not

to sow too early to ensure the soil temperature is warm

enough to encourage a quick successful germination.

FERTILISERSoil testing is essential to determine the fertility of the

soil, which can then be managed accordingly to maximize

its potential. Farmyard manure is an excellent way of

improving soil structure and adding fertility. Fertiliser

will also be required at the early stages of establishmentto maximize the output of your game cover crop. Lime

may be required for some acid soils to balance the soil pH.

WEED CONTROLe stale seed bed technique is a well proven weed control

system and allows early control of weeds. e techniqueinvolves spraying, ploughing and cultivating to encourage

weed seeds to germinate in a rst ush, then re-spraying;

this can be repeated as oen as you feel it is required

to help achieve a clean seed bed. is technique is very

useful where mixtures are grown and no herbicide can be

recommended. (For chemical weed control see tables on

pages 8 and 9).

Establishing Game Cover Crops



Game Cover Chemicals 2013

Note: is is not a complete list of products which can be used on these crops. In some cases information is based only on limited data so should be used with caution. SOLAs and LTAEU o-label uses are at GROWERS OWN RISK# 1 Radish Markate 50 SOLA 20080204 #2 Swede and turnip Markate 50 SOLA 2010. Disclaimer: Agrovista cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or accident arising from the use of information in this report.

SOLAs Game Cover

LTAEU OK

OK to apply but some transient crop effects might be observedNo information available

Yes ok to use

Yes when established

Yes from 3 leaf stage

No do not useThe chart below was kindly

supplied by Agrovista UK Ltd

KEY

Stale seedbed Pre-emergence herbicides Post emergence herbicides Insecticide

Species Notes R o u n d u p B i a c t i v e

( E A M U 2 0

0 8 2 8 6 9 )

A v a d e x E x

c e l

B u t i s a n S

/ R a p s a n 1 . 5

l / h a

C r y s t a l ( a u t u m n a p p l i c a t i o n )

( E A M U 2 0

0 9 0 4 5 0 )

G a m i t 3 6 C

S ( E A M U 2 0 1 2 1 2 6 7 )

K e r b F l o ( E A M U 2 0 0 8 2 9 4 2 )

( M A P P 1 3

7 1 6 )

N o v a l l 2 . 5

l / h a ( A U T U M N u s e )

S t o m p A q u a

( E A M U 2 0 0 9 2 9 1 9 )

A g r o x o n e

( 2 0 1 2 2 0 6 1 )

A v a d e x E x

c e l

A R A M O ( E

A M U 2 0 0 8 2 8 1 3 )

A x i a l ( E A M

U 2 0 0 8 2 8 1 5 )

B a s a g r a n

( E A M U 2 0 0 8 2 8 1 9 )

B u t i s a n S

/ R a p s a n 1 . 5

l / h a

B u t r y fl o w

C a p t u r e

D o w S h i e l d 4 0 0 ( E A M U 2 0 1 2 2 0 4 1 )

F u s i l a d e

G a l e r a

L a s e r

J u b i l e e S X

( E A M U 2 8 5 9 2 0 0 8 )

K e r b F l o ( E A M U 2 0 0 8 2 9 4 2 )

( M A P P 1 3

7 1 6 )

L e n t a g r a n

W P ( E A M U 2 0 0 9 0 7 8 8 )

M i r c a m P

l u s

N o t r t r o n F

l o ( E A M U 2 0 0 8 2 9 1 9 )

N o v a l l 2 . 5

l / h a

P e a k ( E A M

U 2 0 1 2 0 9 0 6 )

S t a r a n e ( E

A M U 2 9 2 5 2 0 0 8 )

S t a r a n e X L ( E A M U 2 9 0 4 2 0 0 8 )

S p r i n g k o k

2 . 5

A U T U M N o n l y

S t o m p A q u a

( E A M U 2 0 0 9 2 9 1 9 )

M a r k a t e 5

0

Can ary Grass LT AE U - prod uc ts used on

cereals or forage maize

low rate from

2-3 leaf

low rate

from 2-3 lf

max 20g

from 3 lf

Chicory max

2.2l/hamax 2.2

Giant Sorghum LTAEU - products used on

cereals or forage maizefrom 2-3 leaf

max 0.25

from 3 lf

max 6g

from 3 lf

max 0.75

from 2-3 lf

Kale

M il le t R ed LTA EU - p ro du ct s u se d o n

cereals or forage maizemax 1.7

max

2.2from 3lf from 3lf max 2.9

Ambush Millet Mix

(mix reed + white)

LTAEU - products used on

cereals or forage maizemax 1.7

max

2.2

low rate from

2-3 leaf

from 3 lf

max 0.8

max 6g

from 3 lffrom 3lf max 2.9

Mil le t Whi te LT AE U - p rodu cts u sed on

cereals or forage maize

low rate from

2-3 leaf

from 3 lf

max 0.8from 3lf

max 6g

from 3 lffrom 3lf

MustardAUTUMN from 3lf Autumn

Q ui no a LTAE U - pr odu ct s us ed on O SR max 1.5

AUTUMN

max 6g

from 3 lf

max 1.7

from 3 lf Autumn

Fodder Radish low rate from

2-3 leaff ro m 3 lf fr om 3lf f ro m 3l f #1

S un flowers LT AE U - p rodu cts u sed on OSR max 1.7 AUTUMN max 2.9

Swede #2

Yellow Blossom

Clover

LTAEU - products used on OSR 2l/ha

maxAUTUMN

max

2.2m ax 0 .2 5 f ro m 3l f

max 1.7

from 3 lfmax 2.2

Texsel Greensmax 2.9 from 3lf from 3lf

Stubble Turnip from 3lf #2



Maize Herbicides 2013Susceptible

Moderately susceptible

Moderately resistant

Resistant

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u a l M

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s s

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( 2

L V S )

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C o u c h

R y e g r a

s s

V o l u n

t e e r

C e r e

a l s

Wi l d

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a r a n

t h u s

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u a l M

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c k B i n

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2 -4 T L

1 . 5 L / H A

B l a

c k N i g h

t s h

a d e

2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

B u g l o

s s

2 -4 T L

C h

a r l o

c k

2 -4 T L

C l e

a v

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2 -4 T L

1 . 5 L / H A

1 . 5 L / H A

C . C h i c k w

e e d

2 -4 T L

C .F i e l d

S p e e d w

e l l

2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

C H

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p N

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s e e d l i n g

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2 -4 T L

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F i e l d B i n

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F i e l d P

a n

s y

2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

F o o l ' s P

a r s l e

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F o r g

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2 -4 T L

F u mi t o r y

2 -4 T L

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d s e l

2 -4 T L

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2 -4 T L

K n

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2 -4 T L

1 . 5 L / H A

1 . 5 L / H A

O r a

c h

e

2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

P a l e P

e r s i c

a r i a

2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

P a r s l e

y P i e r t

P e n n

y c r e

s s

2 -4 T L

1 . 5 L / H A

P i n

e a p p l e w

e e d

2 -4 T L

1 . 5 L / H A

0 .7 5 L / H A

R e d D

e a d N

e t t l e

2 -4 T L

R e d s h

a n k

0 .7 5 L / H A

S m

a l l N

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2 -4 T L

S c a r l e

t P i m

p e r n

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S c e n

t l e s s M

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2 -4 T L

0 .7 5 L / H A

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2 -4 T L

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1 . 5 L / H A

0 .7 5 L / H A

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t l e C r e

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V o l u n

t e e r

O S R

2 -4 T L

V o l u n

t e e r P

o t a t o

Wi l d R

a d i s h

1 . 5 L / H A

0 .7 5 L / H A

a .i / h

a

750+

500 g

495+

105 g

150

g/ha

112.5+

45 g/ha

45 g/ha

401.58

g/ha

200

g/ha

25 g/ha

15+

300

D o s e r a

t e l i t r e

/ h a

2.7

Stomp Aqua 3.3

Cinder 3.75

4.0

0.85 g/kg

1.4

2.5

2.5

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.75

1.0

1.0

50 g

0.5 kg

C r o

p T i mi n

g

Pre-emergence

up to 4 leaves

Pre-emergence

up to 4 leaves

Pre-emergence

up to 4 leaves

Pre-emergence

Pre-emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

Post emergence

P r o

d u c t

Bullet XL

Pendimethalin

Wing-P

Cadou Star

Dual Gold

Templar

Templar

Calaris

Callisto

Elumis

Samson Extra 6%*

Butryflow

Gal Gone

Titus*

Peak*

KeyLitre quantityindicates effective

application rate

The chart below waskindly supplied by

Agrovista UK Ltd

( ) = Based on trials

DISCLAIMER Agrovista cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or accident arising from the use of information in this report* Do not apply Peak in sequence with any other SU containing herbicide (Samson Extra or Titus) Only one application of an SU herbicide with grassweed activity can be applied to the crop.



FLEA BEETLEMANAGEMENTBrassicas (Kale, Rape, Texsel Greens, Jonty) and Linseed

are vulnerable in hot weather conditions to attacks of Flea

Beetle. Chemical insecticide treatment will be required

immediately if ‘shot holes’ are seen in the young leaves.

Increasing soil fertility and structure helps speed the crop

through critical growth stages to minimize attack.

DIABROTICA BEETLEWESTERN CORNROOTWORMDiabrotica is a serious pest of maize. e Colorado beetle

is ranked number 10 as the world’s most destructive pest;

Diabrotica beetle comes in at number 3 so that gives a

perspective as to its destructive ability. e pest has been

migrating through Europe for the last few years and

has now reached the UK. e larvae can be devastating

to maize crops. It has been detected in successive years

in areas around Gatwick and Heathrow. If a eld is in a

DEFRA identied “Risk Area”, farmers are required to

rotate maize with crops that do not act as a host or it is

requested that seed is treated with a specialist insecticide

such as Cruiser, Gaucho or Poncho. Numbers of

Diabrotica are on the increase and everyone must keep an

eye open for their presence. is is as important in gamemaize crops as it is for forage maize crops.

WIREWORMis pest is normally a problem aer grass, especially

long-term leys. e standard maize insecticide seedtreatment, Mesurol, does not control Wireworm. Cruiser/

Gaucho/Poncho Seed treatments do have an eect on

Wireworm, but it is important to use vigorous varieties,

prepare a good seed bed and g ive the crop every chance to

establish fast to limit the damage from this pest.

FRIT FLYA key UK pest of maize, especially in grassland areas.

is is easily and cheaply controlled with Mesurol whilst

available, which also has some bird repellent properties.

EUROPEAN CORN BORERe corn borer is a pest native to Europe which has been

spotted in the British Isles in the 2011 maize crop. emoth lays clusters of eggs on the underside of the leaf

which hatch into caterpillars causing damage to the ears

and stalks of maize, chewing tunnels which can cause the

plants to fall over. Control is dicult as the maize is too

tall to spray by the time the damage occurs.

OTHER PESTSGame cover is oen sown in the spring near to woods

and trees and therefore is very attractive to crows, pigeons,

slugs, rabbits, hares, deer, badgers and caterpillars. Game

cover crops need to be checked regularly and relevant

action needs to be taken quickly to prevent further attacks

from these pests. Mesurol seed treatment, whilst still

available, can help reduce Corvid damage to maize crops.

Pests & Diseases in Brassicas & Maize

N.B. Flea Beetle treated seed should be drilled

not broadcast as it can be toxic to people

and wildlife. Also if le on the surface of the soil the

eectiveness of the chemical against Flea Beetle will

be reduced.

Wireworm

Diabrotica BeetleFlea Beetle

European corn borerdamage in maize



Diseases in Brassicas

CLUB ROOT(Plasmodiophora brassicae)

Club Root is a serious and widespread disease of brassica

plants. It is very dicult to control and once present in

the soil, is virtually impossible to eradicate. Roots aected

by Club Root are swollen and distorted t hus reducing the

ow of water and nutrients to the plant; leaves become

yellow and wilt causing severe stunting of growth. Sowing

crops in the autumn when the soil is cooler reduces the

risk of attack. Increasing soil pH through liming, ensuring

good drainage and maintaining long rotations between

brassica crops (at least four years) are the best methods to

manage the disease.

Diseases in Maize

MAIZE SMUT

(Ustilago maydis)

is fungus can be seed or soil borne and is also a disease

of barley. Common Smut oen appears in hot dry years

and is characterised by irregular shaped ‘puy’ balls on

the cobs and stems of the plant. ese puy balls are eaten

in Mexico as a delicacy! is disease rarely aects yield

or feeding value and does not present a health hazard to

livestock.

EYE SPOT(Kabatiella zeae)

Another fungus which can be a problem in coastal areas

especially in cold wet seasons. Seen as severe dark lesions

on stems and leaves. e disease is hosted by maize trash,

so with any occurrence, eld rotation and variety selection

should be considered for future sowings. Deep burying of

trash from previous cropping is a must.

RUST(Puccinia sorghi)

Although sometimes seen in the UK, normally at the end

of the season, Rust is not a major threat. It is observed as

dark brown/red rust pustules which develop on the upper

leaves. Even when present, this disease has not been a real

problem.

STALK ROT(Fusarium spp)

is is a fungus normally developing in late maturity

causing premature senescence. It can weaken plants

rapidly and cause lodging, especially if harvesting at 30%+

dry matter content.

Eye SpotMaize Smut



Game Maize is still one of the most

popular crops used for cover and feed.

Nearly all maize varieties used for

game cover have at some stage been

commercial forage or grain varieties.

As these varieties are superseded by

newer hybrids, stocks of those being

replaced diminish and we carefully

select the most suitable of these for our

game cover purposes.

e selection criteria a breederwould use for a new forage

maize are:High yield potential

Maturity

Resistance to lodging

Very good early vigour

Resistance to disease

Most of these attributes are just as important for our

game cover crops and as breeding evolves the varieties we

supply will continue to improve.

It was thought that 2011 was one of the most dicult years

ever for growing maize, but 2012 has been the nightmare

of all years for maize and most other crops. e very wet

weather led to very small yellow plants lying in cold,wet soils with weeds growing fast but the application of

chemicals impossible as the ground was not t to take the

sprayer.

As the testimonial photograph shows there were some

good crops amongst the very average and poor ones.

e brand ‘Late Shot’ has increased in popularity,

producing an immature crop with unripe cobs at harvest,

limiting any possible damage caused by badgers and

rodents (see photo on p.13).

For game cover purposes a crop of maize can always be

relied upon to provide the perfect holding cover for game

- birds, they can move easily through it and the cob will

provide valuable feed.

Variety selection is as important a factor as when and

where to sow and we have a choice of ve brands to suit all

locations and requirements.

Game Maize

“I run a farm shoot, rearing 800 pheasants, 300

partridge and 300 duck. Rapid Fire maize does a

good job for me as it’s a good height and provides

plenty of feed and decent cover for the birds. It

did exceptionally well last year despite the awful

weather. I prefer to use straights as we can spray

with herbicides and I like to plant in strips to pull the

birds away from the wood. It was planted as early

as we could get on the ground in the spring using the

farm combination drill set as deep as possible,

to save the expense of a contractor.”

Mr Martin Brian, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, November 2012

Biomass Maize varieties available



Game Maize

RAPID FIRE

Rapid Fire is still our biggest selling brand of maize.

Varieties are chosen which have very good standing

ability, early vigour and a low cob carriage.

Pack size 50,000 seeds Mesurol treated

DOUBLE GOLD GRAIN TYPEDouble Gold is still our rst choice variety in the UK

and Europe for grain production. As it is used for g rain it

has excellent standing power, which is very important towithstand a whole shooting season. It has excellent early

vigour which is always important but e ven more so in

dicult sowing conditions.


SILVER SHOTSilver Shot is a very short, compact plant and has been

sown in large shoots for several years. It is a stay-green

variety with high drought tolerance which may have

impact in the future!


TRIPLE MAIZEBLENDTriple Maize Blend is a mixture of varieties, of three

dierent types of early, mid and late. is will givediering rates of maturity as cobs ripen at dierent

times, thus providing cover throughout the whole of the

shooting season.


LATE SHOTis plant is extremely late to mature and could not feature

anywhere on a UK Maize List due to its lateness. It will

produce an immature cob that rarely develops past the

‘bright white stage’. Due to its very late maturity Late Shot

seems to be of less interest to rats and badgers, so where

standard varieties have been decimated, Late Shot should

still be looking good at the end of the shooting season.


N.B. Height of maize may vary depending

on seasonal and management variations.Comparing immature Late Shot (cob on le) to

earlier Rapid Fire (cob on right) in October

“We plant twelve acres of Late Shot game maize to provide

six or seven drives through the season. This is the only game

cover crop we grow on the farm as we like to keep life simple

and Late Shot ‘does what it says on the bag’ – it is very late

and it stands well late into the season.

2012 was a vey difcult year; the maize didn’t get going

properly until August but then it grew on well, providing good

cover for the birds with its large leaves. Rats tend not to be a

problem as they are not attracted to the small immature cobs.

Mr. David Fisher, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, December 2012



Kale is still one of the most popular

cover crops used today. e main

advantage of Kale is that it will

provide cover for the whole shooting

season. Pheasants particularly like the

combination of a good canopy and bare

ground which allows easy movement

in a relatively dry environment.

Kale requires soil with a pH of around 6.5, so it is very

important to conduct soil analysis prior to sowing. Kale

is a very hungry crop and benets from the application

of farmyard manure/slurry prior to sowing. Care should

be taken with continuous Kale as the ground can become

“brassica sick”; Club Root (Finger and Toe) will inhibitor prevent the growth of brassica crops but this can be

prevented by growing Kale and another crop such as

Maize in adjacent strips and alternating the strips.

Kale is frequently grown in conjunction with other crops

such as Quinoa and Yellow Blossom Clover. Selection of

any such mixture should take into account the required

length of time for which the crop is grown and the

potential weed control that may be required.

Kales

GOLDENEYE KALEClub Root Tolerance

Goldeneye is a giant type kale especially bred for the game

cover market, selected for the optimum combination

of height and leaf production. It has a leafy top, strongstem, good winter hardiness and good eld tolerance of

disease, making it the ideal choice for game cover usage.

In a trial conducted at the Scottish Agricultural College,

Aberdeen, Goldeneye achieved a higher vigour score than

Caledonian kale and better club root tolerance.

Pack size 1 kg, untreated

Cruiser SB Flea Beetle Treatment

THOUSAND HEADTraditional medium tall variety with medium-branched

stems. Good winter hardiness and good standing ability make this variety a popular choice.

Sowing rate 1.5 - 3kg/acre



SUREFIRE KALE BLENDA combination of three excellent game cover kale varieties,

to provide a tall varied canopy. is blend will give superb

cover over an extended period and will give second year

growth with various bolting times. e owering kale

attracts insects and provides shed seed, all helping to draw

both game and song birds.

0.75kg Goldeneye0.75kg Gruner Angeliter0.50kg ousand Head

2kg/acre


Pack size 2kg


GRÜNER ANGELITERA very tall variety with good winter hardiness. Gruner

Angeliter looks to be a signicant improvement in thegame cover sector and has performed extremely well even

in dicult growing conditions. It has a high leaf canopy

and a thick strong stem with a branching, umbrella-

shaped canopy giving plenty of space for the birds to move

about underneath.




SOVEREIGNSovereign is a high yielding, medium-tall forage kale with

good club root tolerance. In agronomic tests conducted

by the SAC in Aberdeen, Sovereign was shown to have

good dry matter yields and excellent leaf-to-stem ratio and

compared statistically very favourably on all counts with

Caledonian kale. Successfully tested for winter hardiness

and keeping ability, it has the potential to maintain good

quality production over a longer usage period.



Cruiser SB Flea Beetle Treatment (limited)

Everyone’s talking about it!

C l u b R o o t T o l e r a n c e



OUTSTANDING SPECIES OF THE YEAR

Everyone’s talking about it!

JONTYJonty is a fast growing brassica which will provide

excellent cover within 6 weeks of sowing. It produces aturnip-like root but grows like a forage rape, reaching a

height of 60-80cms. Due to its rapid bolting tendency

Jonty is best planted in early autumn as a rescue crop.

Sowing rate 1 - 3kg/acre

Pack size 1kg, iram & Sepiret treated

FORAGE RAPEForage Rape is particularly useful in that it can be used

as a rescue or catch crop, continuing until the New Yearwhen it owers and goes to seed. A well grown crop with

adequate spacing between rows will provide good cover

for holding, driving and feeding. It is largely unaected

by frost and wet weather.


Pack size 5kg and 25kg untreated

Cruiser OSR Flea Beetle Treatment available (limited)

See page 34 for C lubroot tolerant variety

ORGANICFORAGE RAPESowing rate 2.5 - 4kg/acrePack Size 25kg untreated organic seed (very limited)

ZOOM BRASSICAMIXTUREZoom is a blend of Winfred Hybrid Brassica and ForageRape. is is a very vigorous and quick growing mixture

which is ideal for replacing failed crops or patching

spring sown crops. High seedling vigour gives a reliable

establishment of a high leaf to stem ratio crop with

carefully selected varieties that have good disease and

bolting resistance.


Pack size 5kg

Cruiser OSR Flea Beetle Treatment TEXSEL GREENS(Brassica carinata)

Texsel Greens are a fast growing, shiny leaved brassica

developed from Ethiopian Mustard. ey are easy to

establish and provide frost hardy cover, producing abroken canopy which is great for ushing birds. eir rapid

growth is ideal for suppressing weeds and they are oen

used as a patching crop when spring crops have failed.

Sowing rate 2 - 3kg/acre

Pack size 1kg, iram & Sepiret treated

Miscellaneous Brassicas

Flea Beetle treated seed must be drilled and not broadcast. Flea Beetle seed treatment greatly reduces the eect of Flea Beetle damage in the early stages of establishment,

however regular monitoring of the crop is still required as further action may be needed in the event of heavy attack.

Zoom BrassicaJonty

2012SPECIES OFTHE YEAR

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TAN D I N G ★



AMBUSH MILLET MIXAmbush Millet Mix is a c ombination of White Millet and

Japanese Reed Millet. e Reed Millet being a strongerplant and more winter hardy provides cover while theWhite Millet produces plentiful seed to hold the birds inthe cover. It is an ideal mixture for use as a wind-proof belt on the outside of a block of maize or as a ushingpoint at the end of maize.

3.00 kg White Millet2.00 kg Japanese Reed Millet5.00 kg/acre

Sowing rate 5kg/acrePack size 1 acre (5kg) untreated

MILLGAMEMILLET MIXMillgame Millet Mix uses both Red and White Millet and isuseful as the Red matures earlier than the White, thereforeextending the feeding period. is mixture can produce hugeamounts of high protein feed per acre and when combinedwith maize creates an excellent cover and feed crop.

2.50 kg Red Millet2.50 kg White Millet5.00 kg/acre


WHITE MILLETWhite Millet is best suited to more southerly regions of

the UK as it is a sunshine loving plant and is not frosthardy. It provides warmth, shelter and feed for game birdsand will attract wild seed-eating birds such as nches.Millet is particularly attractive to grey and red-leggedpartridges and if sown alone can be used for early holdingcover. When required to last longer into the season itperforms well if sown with maize but will combine wellwith a variety of other game cover crops.


RED MILLETRed Millet is earlier maturing than white and does not

stand well when sown alone. However it is a good partnerto use with White Millet as it extends the feeding period(see Millgame Millet Mix). As with other millets, it issusceptible to frost.

Sowing rate 5kg/acrePack size 1acre (5kg) untreated

CANARY GRASS(Phalaris aquatica)

Canary Grass provides excellent medium to long termnesting cover for pheasant and partridge and can b e used

to both hold and drive birds. It is useful in areas whereannual planting is not an option, either because it isuneconomic or too dicult and is a good choice to usebetween tree rows in newly established woods. Care mustbe taken to drill in wide enough rows to prevent the Canary Grass becoming too dense and therefore impassable forthe birds. Annual management should be undertaken tokeep the rows clear and topping is benecial if the grassbecomes too tall, with the debris being removed.

Sowing rate 2.5kg/acre

Pack size 1 acre (2.5kg) untreated

JAPANESEREED MILLETJapanese Reed Millet is a stronger plant than othermembers of the millet family and is more winter hardy.When mixed with White Millet it provides an excellentcover and feed crop (see Ambush Millet Mix).

Sowing rate 5kg/acrePack size 1acre (5kg) untreated

REED CANARY GRASS(Phalaris arundinacea)

Reed Canary Grass is similar to Phalaris aquatica but ismore suitable for use in exposed northern regions as it

is a much hardier plant and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. It not only oers nesting and cover to pheasantsbut also provides wild birds with nesting sites. e crop ispurely for cover and does not provide feed so bare patchesmay be le unplanted or later cut out to provide areasfor articial feeding. As with Phalaris aquatica drillingin wide rows is necessary rather than broadcasting orthe crop will become too dense and annual managementshould be undertaken to keep the rows clear. Topping isbenecial if it becomes too tall, with the debris removed.


Pack size 1 acre (2.5kg) untreated (limited availability)

White Millet

Millets & Canary Grasses

White & Red MilletRed Millet Millgame Millet Mix

Canary GrassReed Canary GrassReed Canary Grass

White Millet

Japanese Reed Millet



Sorghum is a semi-tropical, non-cob

producing, maize-like plant which will

provide cover throughout the shootingseason. It thrives best in warm, sunny

growing conditions and therefore is

suited to the more southerly regions

of the UK. Sorghum is a very slow

establishing plant that does not begin

to ourish until late July.

DWARF SORGHUMDwarf Sorghum has a short, sturdy, broad-leaved stem

and a substantial seed-head, providing birds with warmcover throughout the shooting season. Oen sown as a

companion to Maize with the bulkier, shorter Sorghum

plants giving protection to the birds below the taller

growing maize plants (see Four Ten on p23) Average

height 1 - 1.25m.

Sowing rate 8kg/acre

Pack size 1 acre (8kg) Fungicide treated plus untreated

INTERMEDIATESORGHUMIntermediate Sorghum as suggested by its name, is in

between giant and dwarf in height, approx 1.5m. Useful as

a windbreak around other game cover crops, it provides

pheasants and partridges with protection from overhead

predators. Has an attractive seed-head.


Pack size 1 acre (8kg) Fungicide treated

GIANT SORGHUMGiant Sorghum is a Sorghum x Sudan grass hybrid

standing approximately 2 metres tall or more andtherefore is extremely useful as a windbreak to protect

more vulnerable crops. Its deep rooting system enables it

to withstand drought conditions. Useful as a ushing crop

even though it is prone to lodging later in the season.



OVER N’ UNDER

SORGHUM MIXTUREA combination of two diering heights of sorghum. e

shorter Dwarf Sorghum will give the birds protection

from predators with the taller Giant Sorghum acting as

a windbreak.

4.00 kg Giant Sorghum4.00 kg Dwarf Sorghum8.00 kg/acre



Sorghums

Over n’ Under Sorghum Mixture

N.B. Height of Sorghum may vary depending

on seasonal and management variations.

Giant Sorghum



PHACELIAA prolic seeder, very fast to establish and a good weed

suppressant. It produces a mass of sweet smelling purpleowers providing a good source of nectar and seeds

benecial to a large variety of insects. It is not winter

hardy and therefore for game cover it is best sown as part

of a mixture. Phacelia is likely to set seed and reseed itself

for many years to come.

Sowing Rate 3kg - 4kg/acre

Pack size 1 & 5kg untreated

BROWN MUSTARDA green manure crop with biofumigation properties, i.e.

it suppresses soil-borne pests and diseases. It is an easy to establish 50 - 70 day crop that can be sown between

April and September and unlike white mustard it is winter

hardy. It will improve the health of the soil by increasing

organic matter and acts as an excellent weed suppressant.

It is also especially useful as over-wintering green cover

aer maize, potatoes and sugar beet crops, reducing soil

erosion, fertiliser leaching and water run-o.

Sowing rate 2kg - 3kg/acre

Pack size 5kg untreated

WHITE MUSTARDA relatively inexpensive and highly versatile cover crop

either sown alone or as a companion to other species. It

is ideal for early cover and although killed o by frost, the

fallen woody stems will create shelter for the birds below.

is is especially useful when sown with seed producing

species which alone would provide no cover. Popular as a

green manure crop (see green manure section).


Pack size 5kg and 25kg untreated

Cruiser OSR Flea Beetle Treatment available (limited)

Organic seed available (limited) in 25kg packs

BUCKWHEATA rapidly growing short term crop highly attractive to

pheasants, partridge and deer both as cover and feed. elarge amount of nectar produced attracts bees and other

benecial insects which in turn provide added interest for

game birds. It is a useful component to add to mixtures

due to its bulkiness and its ability to continue to provide

holding cover and feed aer the rst frosts when the crop

has fallen. Buckwheat thrives best in sunny rather than

shaded areas.



Miscellaneous Crops

Phacelia Buckwheat

FODDER RADISHA fast growing cover crop, its prime usefulness

being where Brassica Sickness is a problem due to its

immunity to the disease. Other qualities are its speed

of establishment which aids weed suppression, and its

use as a green manure crop. It is useful as a catch crop

in northern regions if sown in July as it will be ready to

provide cover within six to eight weeks, just as birds arelosing cover from the cereals being combined. Due to

its fast growth it is valuable as a replacement for failed

crops. Fodder Radish is not winter hardy, but continues

to provide cover right through the season. In addition,

it holds its seed in pods which shed in late winter/early

spring, thus providing feed during that all important

‘hungry gap’.



Brown MustardBrown Mustard Fodder Radish

QuinoaMustard

Buck Wheat

TriticaleYellow Blossom Clover



PERENNIAL CHICORYCreates tall, dense cover, bolting in its second year to

create a 6 - 7 owering hedge, useful where a perimeterbarrier is required. It has good tolerance to drought, acid

soils and major pests (but does not like ver y wet ground)

and has a high mineral content including Zinc, Potassium

and Copper.

Sowing rate 2 kg/acre

Pack size 2kg untreated (limited)

BORAGEBorage, also known as Starower, is an annual herb, growing

to a height of 2-3 feet with bright blue owers; there is also

a white owered variation. e crop was traditionally

grown for culinary and medicinal uses, although the cropis commercially grown today for its oil content.



YELLOW BLOSSOMCLOVERA biennial plant which can persist for several years due toits self-regenerating properties. Owing to its sweet smell

and copious production of nectar it is highly attractive

to insects, which in turn attract game birds and wildlife.

Sowing with Kale will help to provide cover in the rst

year, with the tall, woody-stemmed clover taking over in

the second year. Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover can thrive in

the poorest of soils and being leguminous and deep rooting

it is invaluable for improving soil structure and fertility.

Sowing rate 2.5 kg/acre


LINSEEDTraditionally grown for its oil, Linseed has become

popular in recent years as game cover and is particularly

attractive to partridge. It is an easy to grow crop and is

tolerant of many soil types, performing well on thinner

soils e.g. Cotswold Brash. Although not frost hardy it will

continue to provide cover and interest well into the winter

especially if sown as part of a mixture. It is also another

option where Brassica Sickness has been a problem.


Pack size 25kg Chinook treated

TRITICALEA wheat/rye hybrid cereal providing good cover and feed

in marginal low fertility areas where it will thrive with littleinput. Useful in situations where maize and millet are not

options and where Brassica Sickness is a problem. Further

important advantages are its ability to withstand rabbit

attack, its winter hardiness and good disease resistance.

When sowing in the spring, a true spring type must be

used which does not require a period of vernalisation,

otherwise the plant will not produce grain.



GOLD OF

PLEASURE CAMELINAAnother crop well suited to poorer and nutrient decient

soils. It is a fast maturing free-branching plant producing a

seed very attractive to birds, especially partridge. A useful

mixture for exposed areas is produced by combining

Gold of Pleasure with Triticale, Barley and Linseed.

See Partridge mix page 22.



QUINOA

Quinoa is capable of producing a plentiful amount of seed and therefore is a popular choice of crop for holding

partridge and pheasants. Many species of seed-eating

song-birds are also attracted to the crop. Commonly

grown with Kale, Quinoa provides cover and feed until

it begins to collapse in the rst frosts with the Kale

providing more permanent cover.



Miscellaneous Crops

Quinoa



Our range of game cover mixtures are

specially formulated to ensure you

will be able to achieve the best fromyour cover crops. Combining dierent

species into a mixture can extend

the utilisation period, help to attract

and hold specic types of game and

provide feed and cover where both are

required.

However, there are sometimes

instances when none of the above will

t the bill for one reason or another.In these cases, specialised mixtures to

suit individual specic requirements

can be arranged.

BOOST MIXTUREA fast growing, quick to establish, frost hardy crop. Ideal

to sow in late summer or early autumn to provide coverthat will last throughout the winter. Excellent as a ‘rescue’

mixture for patching failed crops or when a later sown

crop is required.

1.75 kg Texsel Greens (B. carinata)

0.25 kg Hybrid Brassica

0.25 kg Fodder Radish

0.25 kg Brown Mustard

2.50 kg/acre



LATE COVERMIXTURE

A rapidly establishing and maturing mixture providingwinter cover to the height of 2 - 3 feet. It is often used

as a patching crop where spring crops have failed. is

mixture will tolerate drought conditions.

3.00 kg Forage Rape

1.50 kg Stubble Turnips

0.35 kg White Mustard


5.00 kg/acre



KWIK FIXis is a exible cover crop which can be used to patch

failed spring game covers. Mustard increases the coverelement and Fodder Radish prolongs the cover period.

is mixture will not provide full season cover, but it is

more winter hardy than straight Mustard.



5.00 kg/acre



Game Cover Mixtures

LATE COVER AND RESCUE MIXTURES

Partridge Mix Overdrive Sundown

Traditional Game Cover Mix Sundown

Sanfoin

Northern Star

Kwik Fix Late Cover Mixture



TRADITIONALGAME COVER

MIXTUREA traditional mixture of species specially selected for

their feed and cover qualities. is mixture is designed

for a full season of cover that will provide holding,

feed and cover for all game birds. e Sunowers add

an attractive splash of colour. Due to the variance in

seed size, broadcast to achieve optimum establishment

and ensure that treated seed is covered by harrowing

and rolling.

3.00 kg Game Maize

1.75 kg White Millet

1.50 kg Red Millet

1.50 kg Buckwheat

1.00 kg Kale

0.75 kg Sunower


0.25 kg Forage Rape

10.00 kg/acre


Pack size 10kg various treatments

NORTHERN STARGAME MIXTURENorthern Star Game mixture is ideal for use in colder,more exposed areas. is mixture will provide cover and

feed as well as being a haven for wildlife throughout the

season. e Triticale in the mixture is benecial where

rabbit damage is a potential problem. It is advisable to sow

in wide rows to enable birds to have free access.

10.00 kg Triticale

7.00 kg Tic Beans

1.50 kg Forage Rape

1.00 kg Kale

0.50 kg Yellow Blossom Clover

20.00 kg/acre



PARTRIDGEMIXTURE

A very hardy mixture that thrives on colder, poorer soils.is mixture has an open canopy that encourages and

holds partridges and is useful as a break crop from Kale.

12.50 kg Spring Triticale

7.50 kg Spring Barley

3.75 kg Linseed (Chinook treated)

1.00 kg Gold of Pleasure

0.25 kg Kale

25.00 kg/acre


Pack size 25kg

OVERDRIVE

A superb combination of winter hardy cover provided by

the Kale and high quality feed provided by the Quinoa.

is mixture is excellent for holding birds.

1.25 kg Quinoa

1.25 kg Grüner Angeliter Kale

2.50 kg/acre


Pack size 2.5kg


Game Cover Mixtures

Brian has been at Glenalmond for nearly 20 years and is

convinced that attention to detail is critical to successful

game cover establishment.

He says “We have found that spring triticale and tic beans

are very good at consistently establishing well and then

holding birds, which is the most important role for game

cover for us and why we like the Northern Star Mixture.

A game cover crop is just like a young bird, it needs to be

properly fed in its early life. Lime if required, fertiliser

and plenty of farmyard manure help compensate forshallow soils in a challenging environment, particularly

in a year like 2012. If something is worth doing, it’s worth

doing well”

Mr. Brian Dickson, Head Keeper, Glenalmond Estate,

Perthshire, November 2012

Traditional Game Cover Mixture Northern Star Mixture



DECOY GAMEMIXTUREA combination of six small seed producing specieswhich will provide excellent cover and feed and will last

throughout the season. It is easy to sow and establish as

all the seeds are of similar size and oers an excellent

alternative to our Traditional Game Cover mixture.

2.0kg Linseed (Chinook treated)

2.0kg Buckwheat

1.5kg Red Millet

1.5kg White Millet

0.5kg Fodder Radish

0.5kg Mustard

8.00 kg/acre


Pack size 8kg

FOUR TEN MIXis mixture will provide cover and feed throughout

the season. Dwarf Sorghum will provide added warmthand cover below the Maize. Both species have similar

husbandry techniques.

10.00 kg Game Maize

4.00 kg Dwarf Sorghum

14.00 kg/acre


Pack size 14kg Fungicide treated

SUNDOWNMIXTUREA carefully blended mixture of Game Cover Maize and

Sunowers that combines the fantastic feeding potential

of both species. is mixture provides full season cover

and feed. It is not recommended for marginal areas.

11.50 kg Game Maize

1.50 kg Sunower

13.00 kg/acre


Pack size 13kg Fungicide treated

DEER LAWN MIXTUREA mixture blended to provide a wide and very diverse

blend of forage which will suit the needs of most deerspecies found in the UK. e grasses will provide the

bulk of the forage, Meadow Foxtail being one of the

species particularly favoured by deer. e wide selection

of leguminous plants provides good levels of protein

and minerals adding variation and interest to the diet.

Mixtures such as these can be sown into cleared areas of

woodland where soil types and structures are not always

ideal and where deer may graze without disturbance.

38% Meadow Fescue

15% Timothy

15% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrasss (Diploid)

5% Late Perennial Ryegrasss (Diploid)

5% Smooth Stalk Meadow Grass

3% Black Medick

3% Lucerne Pre-inoculated3% Sainfoin

2.5% Common Bent Grass

2.5% White Clover

2% Red Clover

2% Fenugreek

2% Perennial Chicory

1% Meadow Foxtail

1% Plantain

100%


Pack size 15kg

GENERAL PURPOSEREARING PEN MIX

A mixture of species which provides a perfect rearing/release pen mixture. is mixture establishes rapidly

and forms a hardwearing sward which will withstand

intensive stocking. e legumes included will x nitrogen

and attract insects.

3.00 kg Amenity Perennial Ryegrass

2.50 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass (Diploid)

2.00 kg Timothy

2.00 kg Meadow Fescue

2.00 kg Creeping Red Fescue

1.00 kg Birdsfoot Trefoil

0.50 kg White Clover

13.00 kg/acre


Pack size 13kg

“I am very pleased with the traditional game cover mixture we planted last

season. It provided both feed and cover, plus protection from the terrible

weather we have experienced during 2012.

e buckwheat and sunowers were fantastic seed producers, perfect for

game birds and wild birds alike, whilst the kale and forage rape gave us

excellent cover later on in the season. Not only that, it is a very attractive

crop to grow, giving us wonderful colour through the summer.

We planted on free-draining ground, which enabled it to hold its own in

last year’s very wet conditions.

We found this mixture works well either as a large block for cover or as a

strip for holding birds.”

Mr Maurice Beard, Wye Valley, Gloucestershire, November 2012

Decoy Game Mixture General Purpose Rearing Pen Mix

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