AGRICULTURAL MIXES

We offer a wide choice of leys suitable for most purposes. However please contact us if you need a ley to suit particular conditions and we will be happy to mix to your specific requirements.

To establish a new ley it is necessary to ensure that the pH is between 6 and 7, and that consolidation and a good tilth are attained. As a general guide, undersown leys will benefit from a general, balanced, compound fertiliser at 2 bags per acre after harvest. For direct-sown Spring, Summer or Autumn-sown leys 3 bags of the same will greatly assist establishment. The timing of ley sowing is very flexible until the end of September.

Listed below are our standard mixes – should you require a list of the constituents please contact the office.  If none of the mixes meet your requirements we offer a bespoke mixing service and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

One Year Leys- Short term

Ref J1 – Gives a bulky hay crop and aftermath for grazing.

Ref J27 – A 1-2yr ley giving very high bulk silage and hay ready for cutting approx late May/early June to obtain maximum D value. Very responsive to Nitrogen.
 

2-3 year leys – Short-Medium Term

Ref L8 – TWO YEAR SILAGE LEY. Will provide bulky crops of good quality silage in response to nitrogen applications.

Ref F1 – Purpose designed for stock grazing. Can be cut for hay or silage if required.

Ref O2 – Is adaptable for use as a mowing & grazing ley of medium term duration.
 

3-4 year leys – Medium-Long Term

Ref O4 – Grazing for Beef Cattle.

Ref P10 – Silage & Conservation. Very winter-hardy & persistent.

Ref P12 – Designed for silage & grazing, it is very winter hardy and persistent

Ref PPR – A mixture for the Renovation of Permanent Pasture
 

Long Term Leys

Ref P1 – Cockle Park Type. Ideal for Sheep Grazing on thinner soil where drought & stress may be a major factor.

Ref P8 – Designed for intensive Sheep Grazing.

Ref R1 – General Purpose mowing & grazing ley, suitable for heavy land. Very palatable & persistent.

Ref R3 – Dairy. Long term silage & grazing ley, mainly tetraploids. Gives high yields of high quality silage with recovery for grazing.

Ref P14 – ALL STOCK. A dual purpose ley, adaptable for most situations & managements. Especially good mid-season growth & excellent digestibility.

Ref P15 – A silage & grazing ley for Dairy Cattle. We have found this mixture gives very high yields. It is responsive to Nitrogen.