77% organic
Permanent Pasture
Germinal’s new range of organic grass seed mixtures contains high-quality varieties featured on the Irish Grass Recommended List.
Permanent Pasture grass seed is designed for organic systems, containing varieties with proven performance on Irish farms.
Mixture breakdown
| Kg/acre | Variety | Type | Heading date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.80 | Organic AberChoice | Perennial Ryegrass Diploid | 11th June |
| 1.20 | Organic AberLee | Perennial Ryegrass Diploid | 30th May |
| 2.00 | Organic AberClyde | Perennial Ryegrass Tetraploid | 25th May |
| 2.00 | Organic AberSpey | Perennial Ryegrass Tetraploid | 27th May |
| 1.00 | Comer | Timothy | |
| 1.00 | AberHerald | White Clover Medium | |
| 1.00 | 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 | 14kg/acre (35kg/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. Apply N, P & K as per soil test results and nitrates rules. |
| Comments | Monitor for pest attack and take immediate action where necessary. Post-emergence weed spray is essential approx. 5-6 weeks after establishment, prior to first grazing. Where clover is included in the sown mixture, use a clover safe spray. Graze the new reseeds frequently and at low covers (<1200 kg DM/ha) to assist in tillering and help create a dense sward. |