70% organic
Organic Red Clover Silage
Germinal has formulated this red clover silage mixture to give you a high-production forage option for your livestock system.
This mixture contains top-performing grass and clover varieties to achieve high DM yields with no nitrogen input.
The grasses in this mixture are all Irish Recommended List varieties. This mixture is designed for organic systems, containing varieties with proven performance on Irish farms.
Mixture breakdown
| Kg/acre | Variety | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2.25 | Organic AberChoice | Perennial Ryegrass Diploid |
| 2.25 | Organic AberLee | Perennial Ryegrass Diploid |
| 4.60 | Organic Briant | Perennial Ryegrass Tetraploid |
| 3.40 | Rozeta | Red Clover |
| 0.50 | AberSwan | White Clover Medium |
| 13.00 |
Note: Organic farmers need a derogation before purchasing this mixture as they contain conventional and organic seed.
Usage instructions
| Rate | 13kg/acre (32kg/ha) |
| Time | April-September |
| Depth | 10-15mm |
| Process | Cultivate to achieve a fine, firm seedbed. Ploughing will help level rough fields. Sow in good conditions (warm with rain forecast), no deeper than 10-15mm. Roll well after sowing to ensure good soil/seed contact. Target use of lime, farmyard manure, and slurry to correct soil fertility issues. |
| Comments | Monitor for pest attack and take immediate action where necessary. Graze the new reseeds frequently and at low covers (<1200kg DM/ha) to assist in tillering and help create a dense sward. |