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As follows are only very brief notes on how best to
establish one of our pasture mixtures.
The following assumes that you are establishing a new
ley.
Soil testing
It is important to soil test to determine PH and soil
fertility levels. Ideally this wants to be done about
8 months before planting. We can now offer a new
soil testing service.
Lime &
Fertiliser
Apply lime and fertiliser according to the results
obtained. Lime should be applied 6 months prior to
planting. Fertiliser can be applied at planting
time.
Prepare a good
seedbed
Grass mixtures require a well prepared and firm
seedbed. Finely worked seedbeds allow good soil to
seed contact. Work should be done to remove as much
competition and weeds as possible.
Choose appropriate
mixture
We stock a wide range of general and specialist ley
mixtures, If there is a particular mixture you would
like to sow that we do not stock we would welcome the
opportunity to quote you a price on it.
Planting
The seed can be drilled or broadcast. This should
ideally be done in April through to May or in August
through to September. After drilling or
broadcasting rolling should consolidate the ground.
Maintenance
A newly seeded pasture should ideally not be grazed
until the plants have reached about 8 inches. Then
they should only be grazed lightly to begin with.
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