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      Aber HSG 4 Dairy System

      Delivers a first cut in May, an optional second cut five-to-six weeks later, and rotational grazing for the rest of the year.

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      Key benefits

      •  Outstanding grazing yield and D-value
      • High digestibility to drive dry matter intakes
      • High-performance Aber HSG varieties reduce environmental impact
      • Two high-quality silage cuts and outstanding aftermath grazing
      • AberDairy clover blend fixes nitrogen to feed companion grasses and reduce fertiliser costs
      • Dense and persistent sward maintaining excellent ground cover for soil protection and prevention of weed ingress
      Kg/acre Variety Type Heading Date
      2.00 AberWolf Perennial Ryegrass 27 May
      3.00 AberGreen Perennial Ryegrass 29 May
      2.00 AberSevern Perennial Ryegrass 29 May
      3.00 AberGain Perennial Ryegrass (T) 04 Jun
      2.00 AberBite Perennial Ryegrass (T) 05 Jun
      2.00 AberBann Perennial Ryegrass 05 Jun
      1.00 AberDairy White Clover Blend
      15.00

      T = Tetraploid
      Heading date average for Aber HSG 4 Dairy System is 31st May for central Britain.
      When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality.
      Optimum spread of heading dates within mixtures for grazing and cutting results in better performance of the leys

      Grassland experts

      You can ask a Germinal expert here if you want to know where to find Germinal’s Aber HSG 4 grass seed  mixture for dairy systems.

         

        Heading date average for Aber HSG 4 is 31 May for central Britain.

        When cutting for silage, aim to cut 5-10 days before average heading date for optimum quality. Optimum spread of heading dates within mixtures for grazing and cutting results in better performance of the leys.

        Sowing rate 35 kg/ha (15 kg/acre)
        Sowing time March/April or August/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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