GreenGold
GreenGold delivers a long-term ley suitable for cutting and grazing within all livestock systems.
Timothy is included to provide improved spring growth and greater persistency for winter grazing or other harsh conditions.
GreenGold is ideal for silage or hay, with dense and palatable aftermath grazing. This mixture is also available with chicory.
| kg/acre | Variety | Type | Heading date |
| 4.00 | AberWolf HSG | Perennial ryegrass | 28 May |
| 4.00 | Calao | Perennial ryegrass (T) | 03 June |
| 4.00 | Delika | Perennial ryegrass | 05 June |
| 1.00 | Comer | Timothy | 08 June |
| 1.00 | SeedMark Dairy | White clover blend | |
| 14.00 kg |
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Heading date average for Greengold is 2 June for central Britain. When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality
| Sowing rate | 34.5 kg/ha (14 kg/acre) |
| Sowing time | March/April or August/mid-September |
| Sowing depth | 15 mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast |
| Sowing instructions | Drill into a fine tilth
Moist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C) Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact
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| Additional comments | Where no white clover is included, the sowing date can be extended to the end of September |