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A17 Legume and Clover - grass seed mixture for poor sites
A17 is a mixture designed for seeding onto poor sites either on its own or in combination with one of our other mixtures. A17 fixes nitrogen into the soil helping to support growth of other grasses. The sward can also be ploughed back in to improve soil structure: suitable as a green manure; improves soil structure and fertility; visually
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A17 Legume and Clover grass seed mixture for poor sites
A17 is a mixture designed for seeding onto poor sites either on its own or in combination with one of our other mixtures. A17 fixes nitrogen into the soil helping to support growth of other grasses. The sward can also be ploughed back in to improve soil structure.
Benefits
Suitable as a green manure
Improves soil structure and fertility
Visually attractive
Attracts insects and birds
Mixture
25.0%
COMMON VETCH
(Vicia sativa)
15.0%
LUCERNE
(Medicago sativa)
15.0%
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL
(Lotus corniculatus)
15.0%
SAINFOIN
(Onobrychis vicifolia)
15.0%
WHITE CLOVER
(Trifolium repens )
15.0%
RED CLOVER
(Trifolium pratense)
Usage guide
Sowing Rate
2.5 g/m2 (25 kg/ha)
Sowing Time
March - October
Sowing Depth
10 mm
Sowing Instructions
Create a fine friable seedbed down to 150 mm in depth. Carry out two equal sowings at right angles to each other and diagonally to main axis. Broadcast manually or use seed drill, rake level and roll. Ensure good seed to soil contact.
