Permanent Pasture (77% Organic)
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.
| kg/acre | Variety | Type | Heading date |
| 4.80 | Organic AberChoice | Perennial ryegrass (D) | 11 June |
| 1.20 | Organic AberWolf | Perennial ryegrass (D) | 30 May |
| 2.00 | Organic AberClyde | Perennial ryegrass (T) | 25 May |
| 2.00 | Organic AberSpey | Perennial ryegrass (T) | 27 May |
| 1.00 | Comer | Timothy | |
| 2.00 | White Clover Blend | ||
| 13.00 |
T = Tetraploid / D = Diploid
Note: Organic farmers need a derogation before purchasing this mixture as they contain conventional and organic seed.
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Sowing rate: 14 kg/acre (35 kg/ha)
Sowing time: April-September
Sowing depth: 10-15 mm
Sowing instructions: 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.
After sowing: 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.
Grazing: Graze the new reseeds frequently and at low covers (<1200 kg DM/ha) to assist in tillering and help create a dense sward.
Uses: Dairy – Y; cattle – Y; sheep – Y; silage – Y