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Thank you for taking the time to view our 2019 Gamecover andEnvironmental Catalogue. We sincerely hope you will find this usefuland of value to you.Through our network of agents and with the support of our team here inSuffolk we supply Gamecover and Environmental to enterprises of allshapes and sizes throughout the UK.Our catalogue is packed with information to help you get the best optionto suit your needs but should you have any questions we are always hereto help you with your choices.

To help with your gamecover selection we have used some icons for quick identification of useful traits.The Countryside Stewardship icon also has the relevant scheme number incorporated. (see page 20)

Table of Contents

Provides a source of nectar

Suitable for Countryside Stewardship schemes

A product that provides feed

A product that provides cover

Suited to Northern areas and exposed sites

Game Cover2 Mixture Guide3 Straight Guide4 Gamecover Mixes5 Gamecover Mixes6 Gamecover Mixes7 Gamecover Mixes8 Chemical Tolerant Mixes9 Chemical Tolerant Mixes10 Late Cover Mixes

Environmental19 Countryside Stewardship20 Stewardship Schemes21 Buffer Strip Mixtures22 Wild Bird Mixtures23 Wild Bird Mixtures24 Pollen & Nectar Mixtures25 Wildflower Meadows26 Wildflower Meadows27 Cover Crop Mixtures28 Cover Crop Straights29 Hedgerows & Trees30 Hedgerows & Trees

11 Gamecover Maize12 Gamecover Millet13 Gamecover Sorghum14 Gamecover Sunflower14 Gamecover Canary Grass15 Gamecover Brassica16 Gamecover Brassica16 Gamecover Straights17 Gamecover Straights18 Gamecover Straights

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PEST PROBLEM SOLUTIONRAT OR BADGER DAMAGE LATE MAIZE, SORGHUM

RABBIT DAMAGE LABRADOR MIX, SPRING TRITICALE

DEER DAMAGE SORGHUM

SITE PROBLEM SOLUTIONLOW Ph LABRADOR MIX, SPANIEL MIX, SPRING TRITICALE

AUTUMN SOWING SPANIEL MIX, KWIK FIX & LATE COVER & RESCUE MIX

PERMANENT SITE CHICORY, REED CANARY GRASS

WOODLAND SITE BUCKWHEAT

EXPOSED SITE LOOK FOR THE SYMBOL

ESTABLISHMENT ISSUES SOLUTIONTROUBLE ESTABLISHING KALE INTERVAL KALE

I NEED TO USE HERBICIDES SUITABLE MIXES ON PAGES 8 AND 9

I HAVE HAD A CROP FAILURE SPANIEL MIX, KWIK FIX & LATE COVER & RESCUE MIX

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GAMECOVER STRAIGHTS GUIDE

Crop Page Sowing Cover Sowing Crop Feed Cover NorthernPeriod Period Rate per Duration Use Suitability

AcreMaize 11 April - May Sept - Feb 45000 sds 1Year Yes Yes

Sorghum 13 April - June July - Feb 8 - 12kg 1 Year Yes

Sunflower 14 April - May July - Nov 5kg 1 Year Yes Yes

Millet 12 April - May Sept - Dec 10kg 1 Year Yes Yes

Kale 15 April - June Sept - Mar 1 - 2kg 2 Years Yes Yes

Kale x Rape 15 April - June Sept - Mar 1 - 2kg 2 Years Yes Yes

Quinoa 18 April - May Sept - Dec 2kg 1 Year Yes Yes Yes

Artichokes 16 Mid Mar - May Aug - Feb 500kg 5 Years + Yes Yes

Buckwheat 16 April - May July - Dec 20kg 1 Year Yes Yes Yes

Canary Grass 14 April - May Sept - Feb 2 - 3kg 5 Years + Yes Yes

Chicory 17 April - May Sept - Feb 2kg 5 Years + Yes

Fodder Radish 16 April - Aug Sept - Feb 2.5kg 1 Year Yes Yes Yes

Mustard 17 May - Aug Aug - Dec 5 - 10kg 1 Year Yes Yes

Brown Mustard 17 May - Aug Aug - Dec 5 - 10kg 1 Year Yes Yes

Spring Triticale 18 Mar - May Sept - Feb 50 - 60kg 1 - 2 Years Yes Yes Yes

Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover 18 Mar - July Aug - Feb 2.5kg 2 Years Yes Yes

Forage Rape 15 March On Aug - Feb 1 - 2kg 2 Years Yes Yes

Phacelia 17 May - June Aug - Nov 4 kg 1 Year Yes Yes

Linseed 17 Mar - June Aug - Dec 25 kg 1 Year Yes Yes

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GAMECOVER MIXTURES

Traditional Gamecover Mix• A well proven traditional mixture. • 2 full seasons of feed and cover. • Attract both wild birds and insects

to the crop benefiting game birds.• Comprehensive mix containing

brassicas for cover as well as anumber of seed shedding plants.

• Very reliable performance in mostconditions.

Mixture contains -• Mustard• Kale• White Millet• Red Millet• Buckwheat• Gamecover Maize• Forage Rape• Sunflowers• Phacelia

Sowing rate: 10kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: July - February

Northern Star• Ideal for use in colder, more exposed

areas. • Provides cover and feed as well as

being a haven for wildlifethroughout the season.

• Triticale is beneficial where rabbitdamage may be a problem.

• Sow in wide rows to enable birds tohave free access.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale • Spring Wheat • Spring Beans • Forage Rape • Kale • Quinoa • Yellow Blossom Clover

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: March - AprilPack size : 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Setter Gamecover Mix• 2 year full cover and feed mix. • Attracts a large amount of insect

interest during summer months. • Heavy amount of seed yields. • Good Winter holding. • Consistent performance

Mixture contains -• Phacelia• Mustard• Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover• Kale• Millet Blend• Buckwheat• Gamecover Maize• Sunflowers

Sowing rate: 10kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: July - February

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Springer• Strong plants give excellent driving

cover. • During the first year the Spring

Triticale will work as a “nurse” crop.• Some useful autumn seed shed.• Chicory is very drought tolerant due

to deep rooting. • 3 to 4 years cover.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale • Perennial Chicory

Sowing rate: 15kg per acreSowing date: March - AprilPack size : 1 acre packCover from: August onwards

Pro Driver• Thin canopy for for easier bird

access. • Will show birds even on inclement

days. • Huge seed shed potential.

Mixture contains -• Kale• Linseed• Quinoa• Mustard

Sowing rate: 6.5kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Partridge Mix• Open canopy mixture. • This mixture has been used widely

as a general mix. • Well suited to northern conditions.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale • Linseed • Gold of Pleasure • Kale • Spring Barley

Sowing rate: 25kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: July - February

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Holdfast• Club root resistant

kale variety.• Provides excellent

bird holding cover.• Winter hardy cover provided by the

kale.• High quality feed provided by the

quinoa.

Mixture contains -• Quinoa • Caledonian Kale

Sowing rate: 2.5kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

Nesting Rearing Mix• Provides a perfect rearing or release

pen mixture. • Establishes rapidly and forms a

hardwearing sward . • Withstand intensive stocking. • The legumes included will fix

nitrogen and attract insects.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale • Spring Wheat • Spring Beans • Forage Rape • Kale • Quinoa • Yellow Blossom Clover

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: March - AprilPack size : 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Decoy Mix• Mixture provides excellent cover

and feed. • Last throughout the season. • Easy to establish. • Excellent alternative to traditional

gamecover mixtures. • Decoy can be used in ELS as a Wild

Bird Seed Mix option.

Mixture contains -• Linseed • Buckwheat • Red Millet • White Millet • Fodder Radish • Mustard • Japanese Reed Millet • Gold Of Pleasure

Sowing rate: 10kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Northern Shot Mix• Ideal choice for colder exposed

areas. • Will last up to two years. • Provides cover and feed as well as a

wildlife haven.• Kale, yellow blossom clover and

chicory provides cover and feed inthe second year.

Mixture contains -• Spring triticale • Spring barley • Spring wheat • Kale • Hybrid brassica • Perennial chicory • Yellow blossom clover • Green fennel

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

Terrier Organic Mix• Organically sourced seed.• Provides a full season of cover and

feed.• Potential to last for 2 years.• Attraction for important insect

population that aids the holding ofyour gamebirds.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale ORGANIC• Kale • Phacelia • Mustard

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: March - AprilPack size : 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Labrador• Designed for use in more exposed

situations. • Provides full season cover and some

feed potential. • Can also be used as a brood rearing

crop. • Attractive to insects. • Kales leaf canopy will ensure

maximum cover until late February.• Lasts up to two years. • Triticale is beneficial where rabbit

damage may be a problem.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale• Linseed• Mustard• Quinoa• Kale

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: March - AprilPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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CHEMICAL TOLERANT MIXTURES

Golden Retriever• Good feed potential from the shed

seeds of Sunflower and Millet. • Ideal driving cover for Pheasants or

Partridge. • Good winter holding potential. • Stomp Aqua Tolerate.

Mixture contains -• Dwarf Sorghum • Dwarf Sunflowers • Millet Blend

Sowing rate: 10kg per acreSowing date: April - JunePack size : 1 acre packCover from: July - February

Broadshot• Diverse mix designed for a full

season.• 2 years cover and feed.• Good feed and cover for a mix of

bird species. • Sheild Tolerant.

Mixture contains -• Buckwheat • Goldeneye • Kale • Phacelia • Forage Rye • Yellow Blossom Clover • White Millet • Red Millet • Japanese Reed Millet • Quinoa

Sowing rate: 10kg per acreSowing date: April - JunePack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

Cocker• Butisan S Tolerant.• Allows for good weed control.• 2 year cover.• Good feed qualities.

Mixture contains -• Caledonian Kale • Mustard • Fodder Radish • Linseed

Sowing rate: 6.5kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Stomp Aqua TolerantButisan S TolerantShield Aqua Tolerant

Shield is effective against• Thistle • Creeping thistle • Groundsel • Mayweeds • Sowthistle

Butisan S is effective against• Annual Meadow Grass • Shepherd’s Purse • Chickweed • Dead Nettle • Groundsel • Speedwells • Mayweed • Cranesbill

Stomp Aqua is effective against• Grass weed • Pansy • Speedwells • Chickweed • Knotgrass • Shepherd’s Purse • Dead Nettle • Nettle • Fat Hen

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Jack Russell• Excellent feed source for one year. • Stomp Aqua tolerance.

Mixture contains -• Spring Triticale • Sorghum • Millet Blend • Sunflower• Fodder Radish

Sowing rate: 20kg per acreSowing date: April - MayPack size : 1 acre packCover from: August - February

Sundown Mixture• Fantastic feed potential. • Full season cover. • Not recommended in marginal

areas.

Mixture contains -• Gamecover Maize • Sunflowers • Sorghum

Sowing rate: 13kg per acreSowing date: April - JunePack size: 1 acre packCover from: August - February

Four Ten• This mix provides feed and cover

throughout the season. • The dwarf sorghum will help

provide added warmth lower down.

Mixture contains -• Gamecover Maize • Dwarf Sorghum • Giant Sorghum

Sowing rate: 14kg per acreSowing date: April - JunePack size: 1 acre packCover from: August - February

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Stomp Aqua TolerantStomp Aqua TolerantStomp Aqua Tolerant

Stomp Aqua is effective against• Grass weed• Pansy • Speedwells • Chickweed • Knotgrass • Shepherd’s Purse• Dead Nettle • Nettle • Fat Hen

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LATE SOWING & RESCUE MIXTURES

Late Cover & Rescue Mixture• Late Cover Mix will grow to a

height of between 2 and 3 feet. • Easy to establish. • Ideal mixture to broadcast after

harvesting cereals. • Will rapidly establish to provide

winter cover.

Mixture contains -• Mustard • Carbon (Mustard/Kale Hybrid) • Buckwheat • Forage Rape • Stubble Turnips • Fodder Radish

Sowing rate: 5kg per acreSowing date: August - SeptemberPack size : 1 acre packCover from: September - December

Kwik Fix• Quick to establish. • Good cover for areas of failed cover. • Not winter hardy and will not last

beyond Christmas.

Mixture contains -• Mustard • Fodder Radish

Sowing rate: 5kg per acreSowing date: August - SeptemberPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - December

Spaniel• Quick growing cover crop which

makes it ideal for late sowing. • Drought tolerant.• Can be broadcast into cereal

stubble. Very useful for patchingareas where drought or flea beetledamage has occurred.

• Fodder radish retains seed until latein the season.

• Much more hardy than straightmustard.

Mixture contains -• Carbon (Mustard/Kale Hybrid)• Mustard • Forage Rape • Fodder Radish

Sowing rate: 4.5kg per acreSowing date: August - SeptemberPack size: 1 acre packCover from: September - February

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Early VarietyIn a good or bad season grain is produced of a satisfactorymaturity to provide feed. The plants brackle over to make cobsavailable to the birds.

Medium VarietyIn a good season this will give good grain yields later than theearlier variety, spreading the feeding season and holding thebirds.

Late VarietyProduces very large strong plants for all season cover withgood resistance to lodging because of its very high fusariumdisease resistance.

Late Season MaizeSometimes referred to as “Cobless Maize”. Growing a latematuring single variety of maize is sometimes an option forgamecover as it stands longer and remains green for longerinto the late autumn and winter months.

Sowing maize should be left until the soil temperature hasreached a minimum of 10° C for at least three consecutive daysand is best left until the forecast is for that to be at leastmaintained or preferably increasing.

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SOWING RATE: 45,000 seeds per acreSOWING DATE: April - JunePACK SIZE: 1 acre packCOVER FROM: August - FebruarySEED TREATMENT: Influx + Mesurol

PROBLEMS TO AVOID WITH MAIZE

• Do not drill too early - Absolute minimum soiltemperature 10°C

• No Compaction - The soil must be free of compaction• Cold Wet Soils - Maize is a semi-tropical crop and

will not grow well in cold wet soils. Preferring light,free draining soils.

• Fertiliser - Maize loves farmyard manure, incorporatethis in the soil. For the best possible start werecommend the use of Maximaize

GAMECOVER MAIZE

All Season“The original Gamecover Maize Blend”

All Season maize blend is a unique blend of three selectedmaize varieties of varying maturity producing special benefitsthat cannot be achieved by growing a single variety.

Shooting cover requirements differ greatly and much dependson the specific job the crop is grown to do. Growing maizeprovides birds with the availability of grain to feed onthroughout the season, plus cover due to the ability of themaize to stand to the end of the season. “All Season” is able ingood or bad seasons to produce grain because of the range ofmaturities within the blend, which is described below.

Sowing maize should be left until the soil temperature hasreached a minimum of 10°C for at least three consecutive daysand is best left until the forecast is for that to be at leastmaintained or preferably increasing.

All Season

is the ideal placement fertiliser. This is an improvement onthe original Maxi-Maize formulation and includes theaddition of extra sulphur and copper to improve earlyseason growth and yields. Copper deficiency can have adetrimental effect on cob fill.Field experience shows benefit to growers throughout theseason with more vigorous plants, earlier tasselling, moregrain sites and earlier grain maturity.Apply one 25kg bag per acre down the spout of the drill.Analysis 19N : 39.5P : 0.0K + 6.0S03 + 0.5MgO + 0.9CaO+ WolfTrax + Zn + Mn + B + Cu + Avail

Maxi-Maize PLUSThe best starter fertiliser for your maize

NoTreatment Maxi-MaizePLUS

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SOWING RATE: 5kg/acre

SOWING DATE: April - May

PACK SIZE: 10kg

COVER: September - February

GAMECOVER MILLET

Millgame (Red and White Millet Blend)This combination of both red and white millet extends boththe feeding and holding period. Red and White Millet Blend isoften sown within gamecover maize or in blocks for feedingand flushing. Nutritious seeds which are freely shed keeps birdsinterested in your cover. This blend will give a long spread ofseed maturity and shedding.

Total Millet BlendA mixture of white millet, red millet and winter hardy Japanesereed millet. This mixture provides a longer season of cover andfeed. Total Millet Blend is often used as a windproof belt orflushing point around maize.

White MilletWidely grown in the UK, white millet is an excellent source ofnutritious seed that keeps gamebirds interested in the cover.Whilst not as early in seed maturity as red millet it is often usedin mixtures but also sown in blocks. Commonly used as aflushing point.

Red MilletRed Millet is an earlier maturing millet than the widely usedWhite Millet. It is an excellent source of nutritious seed thatkeeps gamebirds interested in the cover. Due to the earliermaturity it is frequently used in a mix with white millet to givea spread of shed seed. Often used as a flushing point.

Japanese Reed MilletJapanese Reed Millet is a stronger plant than other membersof the millet family and is more winter hardy. When mixed withwhite millet it provides an excellent cover and feed crop. (See Total Millet Blend).

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SOWING RATE: Dwarf 8kg per acre

Intermediate 8kg per acre

Giant 12kg per acre

SOWING DATE: April - Early June

PACK SIZE: 1 acre pack

COVER FROM: July - February

Sorghum is a tropical crop where it is grown for grain. Youwill need to be careful not to sow too early with anysorghum as it is very heat sensitive, requiring a minimumsoil temperature of 14°C. The warmer the better forsorghum, remember that maize is a semi-tropical cropand requires less heat than sorghum. Heavy yielding birdfeeder which lasts well into late January/ February andcan be used in some stewardship and wild bird mixtures.Sowing depth 2.5 - 5cm. Row width 70cm.

GAMECOVER SORGHUM

Dwarf SorghumSometimes referred to as “Milo” or “Grain” sorghum in otherparts of the world. Dwarf sorghum is shorter and stifferstemmed than giant sorghum. Reaching a height of 3 - 3.5 feetwith large leaves producing a leafier cover at ground level. Verygood standing power provides a good warm holding area forbirds.

Giant SorghumProvides a tall dense cover some 5 - 7 feet tall with averageresistance to lodging. Best used as a flushing point or drilledas a windbreak to protect other cover crops. Offers no feedvalue to game birds.

Intermediate SorghumVery similar to the other sorghums, but as the name suggestsgrows to a height of around 4 - 5 feet. This gives it a better windbreak possibility than the dwarf varieties whilst at the sametime not being seen as an impenetrable barrier. Drilling depth2.5 - 5cm with row widths at 70cm.

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SOWING RATE: 5kg per acre

SOWING DATE: April - May

PACK SIZE: 1 acre pack

COVER FROM: July - November

Sunflowers are often grown as part of a mixture. Whilstproviding an abundant source of seed in Autumn,Sunflowers attract huge numbers of insects to the coverfrom the time they start to flower. Helps to attract finchesand other wildlife to the cover crop. Sow after mid Aprilwhen soil temperatures have reached a minimum of 10°C.Best results with sunflowers are seen in years which have agood sunny summer. Flowering period is normally aroundtwo to three weeks in length in late July or early Augustwith seed being ready for shedding from early October.

GAMECOVER SUNFLOWER & CANARY GRASS

Standard Gamecover SunflowersWill normally grow to a height of between 4.5 - 6 feet. If sownin blocks you can increase the size of the heads by reducingthe seed rate, this also increases the stem thickness andtherefore standing power. Remember minimum soiltemperature required is 10°C.

Dwarf SunflowersDwarf sunflowers will grow to around 3 - 4 feet in height.Mostly sown in mixtures where they add excellent feed qualityand quantity. They also bring in lots of insect activity duringthe flowering period approximately the end of July and intoAugust for two to three weeks.

Canary Grass (Phalaris Aquatica)Canary grass is a long lasting (5-6 years) cover crop which,when matured, will grow into bushy clumps and reach up to 6feet tall. It is a non UK native variety but grows well in the UK .Pack size is 2.5kg per acre.

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris Arundinacea)Reed Canary Grass is a UK native variety and therefore mayprove more winter hardy and suited to a wider range of soiltypes than Canary Grass.

SPRING MANAGEMENT WILL BE REQUIREDEACH YEAR TO THIN OUT BETWEEN THE ROWS

TO ALLOW GOOD ACCESS FOR YOUR BIRDS.

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SOWING RATE: 1 - 2kg per acre

SOWING DATE: April - June

PACK SIZE: 1 kg pack

COVER FROM: September - February

GAMECOVER BRASSICAS

Grüner AngeliterGrüner Angeliter is a long stemmed variety but still gives goodstanding power. Creates a good canopy with plenty of roomunder this for birds to run. A marrow stem type kale which isvery suitable for forage as well as gamecover. Good winterhardiness.

Goldeneye KaleGoldeneye a giant type kale variety with a balanced leaf tostem ratio providing a good canopy combined with goodwinter hardiness. Club root tollerent.

CaledonianCaledonian can provide excellent full season cover fromSeptember to February and has proved to be very winter hardy.The Club Root resistance of Caledonian enables it to be grownon the same areas as previous years.

IntervalInterval (Rape/Kale Hybrid) a fantastic fast growing rape withkale parentage. Excellent establishment and early vigour. Idealreplacement for kale when sown in June or July. Interval givesan excellent winter hardy full season of cover.

Forage Rape HobsonQuick establishing, powdery mildew resistant variety withgood winter hardiness. Hobson has a strong leaf canopy. Agood variety for pre Christmas game cover. 4kg per acre.

Forage Rape Hungry GapA more hardy tougher variety that will overwinter well lastingwell into February so is well suited to late cover providing avery longstanding cover canopy. 4kg per acre.

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Kale provides good cover throughout the season and is areliable crop for showing pheasants. Kale is able to grow inmost situations but the variety chosen should have goodwinter hardiness. If left kale will often produce good re-growth in the second year.

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Fodder RadishGamecover crop mostly used in mixturesfor its seed shedding. Fodder Radish is auseful crop where brassica clubroot is present. It can be sownfrom July and into August and is therefore a good “patching”option if there have been any failed areas in your cover. Alsomakes very good green manure. You will come across fodderradish in many of the mixtures we sell. Good in all areas of theUK, with some frost tolerance. 2.5kg per acre.

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Carbon (Ethiopian Mustard x Kale Hybrid)Sometimes not every crop you sow is a complete success. FleaBeetles, drought, cold wet seed beds, rooks and rabbits canmake cover crop establishment extremely difficult. If your cropneeds a boost or simply if you were unable to sow in the Spring,then Carbon is the crop to sow in July or early August, providingcover from a short growth period. Ideal for use as a recover crop,produces very large Kale like leaves. Excellent warm cover anddriving potential. Winter hardy outstanding winter colour withred/purple stems and leaf edging. 2kg per acre.

ArtichokesPERENNIAL GAMECOVER - SPRING SOWN TUBERSGrows in most soil types and is not geographically limited.Artichokes grow to over six feet tall and will remain green untilmid Autumn. From that time there will be a gradual die back,but should maintain cover until the end of the shootingseason. Careful management is required in spring each yearwhere new tubers will have formed between rows, if these areleft unchecked the crop will cease to be of use as birds will notbe able to move freely through the crop.Delivery late Spring subject to lifting conditions.

BuckwheatBuckwheat is a quick growing and versatile crop whichproduces lots of nectar rich flowers. These are brilliant atattracting insects to the cover. There is a good amount of seedshed in early autumn which again gives feed interest to thebirds. Most often found in mixtures but can be sown in patches.Available in 5kg packs.

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ChicoryAs a perennial crop chicory will give better cover in the secondand subsequent years. During the first year it will be similar insize to a large dandelion but by the summer of the second yearit is a tall and bushy plant. Chicory offers good droughtresistance but does not like wet ground. We are offeringchicory as a straight in 2kg packs or in mixtures such asSpringer.

PhaceliaPhacelia is an extremely fast growing catch crop with brilliantbluey purple flowers. This attracts a huge quantity of insects tothe cover. A good provider of both pollen and nectar. Phaceliacompetes well with weeds and is often used as a green manurecrop. Phacelia does readily re-seed itself.

LinseedLinseed is often used in gamecover for its excellent seedshedding. It is most often used as part of a mixture but can besown as a straight stand. It is another plant with no overallcanopy which makes it very suitable for partridge. It is featuredin our Partridge mixtures.

MustardMustard is a very versatile crop which can be sown as part of amixture or as a patching crop due to its fast growth. It is oftensown or broadcast into cereal stubbles. It can be sown over awide period of time from spring right through to midSeptember. Often used as a green manure. Mustard is notwinter hardy but does offer excellent early season cover.

Brown MustardBrown mustard is a more winter hardy plant that grows quicklyas with other mustard. It can be sown or broadcast into cerealstubble. Although more expensive than standard mustard itwill maintain cover through to February as in the picture below.

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Spring TriticaleTrue spring varieties of Triticale do not need a period ofvernalisation to allow them to produce an abundance of seed.The standing power of Triticale is excellent taken together withthe fact that rabbits do not like it. Triticale is a useful additionto the gamecover portfolio. Can be sown as a straight but mostoften found in mixtures. Will provide cover late into the seasonparticularly used in partridge mixtures.

Although our Gamecover catalogue iscomprehensive it is not exhaustive and

we know you may have specialrequirements that are not offered.

If this is the case please feel free tocontact the office or your local agent for

more information and we will do ourbest to help you.

Yellow Blossom Sweet CloverOften known as Sweet Clover this is a useful hardy biennialcrop. It is often grown as part of a mixture where it can offer afree atmospheric nitrogen fix. A good nectar producing plantthat thrives on neutral and calcareous soils. 2nd year growthcan reach up to 2 metres in height.

QuinoaQuinoa is an excellent provider of high protein seed which isshed throughout the season. Although Quinoa can be sownon its own it is more frequently grown in a mix. Frequentlygrown with Kale as in Holdfast.

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COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES

Basic Payment SchemeThe Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) replaced single paymentScheme on 01/01/2015 and under the BPS farmers andlandowners are required to meet the “Greening Rules” in orderto receive a greening Payment.

EFA’s MADE UP FROM THE FOLLOWING:Catch Crops and Cover CropsCatch crops must be established by 31st August and kept untilat least 1st October.

Cover crops must be established by 1st October and kept untilat least 15th January.

Either option must have a mix of at least two differentallowable crops, 1 cereal and one non-cereal, must establishquickly, achieve good ground cover and have different rootdepths.

Allowable crops are: Rye, Oats, Barley, Phacelia, Mustard, Vetch,Lucerne and Oil Radish. Grass can also be used but it must beundersown in the previous crop and established. Minimumarea= 0.01ha (100m2).WEIGHTING – 1 metre in length will count as 0.3m2

Nitrogen Fixing CropsAn eligible list of leguminous crops has been published, seebelow. Legumes with grass cannot be counted. Nitrogen fixingcrops must be in the ground between the 1st May and 30thJune. Minimum plot size 0.01ha.WEIGHTING – 1 metre in length will count as 0.7m2

Use: Peas, Beans, Vetch, Lucerne, Sanfoin, Birdsfoot Trefoil, BlackMedick, Red, White, Crimson, Alsike and Yellow BlossomClovers.

Fallow LandFallow period is from 1st January to 30th June.

A minimum width of 2m and minimum area of 0.01ha. WildBird Mixtures & Nectar Rich mixtures are encouraged.Temporary grass & Buffer Strips can be managed as “Fallow”.Grass can be sown during the fallow period as long as there isno “production” grazing or cutting during the fallow period.Fallow land can be mown but the cuttings must be left on theland. Grass can be utilised after the Fallow Period.WEIGHTING – 1 metre in length will count as 1.0m2

Buffer StripsMust be next to or run parallel with a watercourse. Minimumwidth of 1 metre. The same buffer strips can be used to meetboth greening and cross compliance rules.WEIGHTING – 1 metre in length will count as 9m2

HedgesHedges need to be next to arable land. Minimum length 20metres, with no minimum height or width. Newly plantedhedges are eligible.WEIGHTING – 1 metre in length will count as 10m2

CAP Reform OptionsThere are now two new schemes under CAP:

• Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

• Rural Development Programme (RDP)

Both are aimed at improving the number of species in ourcountryside, particularly focusing on insects and bird life,as well as improving soils and waterways. Biodiversity isthe key driver.

The BPS incorporates the compulsory ’Greening Rule’which gives options for Permanent Grassland, CropDiversification and Ecological Focus Areas (EFA). The RDPincludes the new environmental scheme known as the‘Countryside Stewardship Scheme’ (CSS). It is split into 3groups which began in January 2016.

• Higher Tier (Replaces HLS)

• Mid Tier (Replaces ELS)

• Lower Tier (Capital Grants)

Most ELS or HLS schemes previously undertaken willcontinue.

Countryside StewardshipCountryside Stewardship (CS) will replace Environmentalstewardship, The English Woodland Grant and Capital Grantsfrom the catchment sensitive farming programme.

The new scheme is delivered by Natural England, The ForestryCommission and the Rural Payments Agency and has threemain elements; Higher Tier, Mid Tier and Lower Tier.

Higher TierFor the most environmentally important sites and woodland.

Mid TierOption to address a wide range of environmental issuesincluding water pollution and improving the farmedenvironment for birds and pollinators.

Within the two tiers applicants may choose a specific group ofmanagement options that will bring benefits to wildpollinators, farmland birds and other farm wildlife.

Options as follows• Pollen and nectar resources for pollinators and chick food

for birds

• Nesting sites for birds and pollinators

• Winter food for seed eating birds

Farmers applying for this package score more highly in CSSapplications

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Buffer Strip Mixes CSS CODE ELS/HLS

BGM1 AB3, SW1,S W2, SW3, SW4, SW7, SW8, WT1,

WT2

EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE8, EE9,

EF7, EJ9,

BGM1 + red Clover AB3, GS1, SW1,S W2, SW3, SW4, SW7, SW8,

WT1, WT2

EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE8, EE9,

EJ9

BGM2 AB3, SW1,S W2, SW3, SW4, SW7, SW8 EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE8, EE9,

EF7

BGM2 + red Clover AB3, SW1,S W2, SW3, SW4, SW7, SW8, WT1,

WT2

EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE8, EE9

BGM3 AB3, GS1, GS14, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW7,

SW8, WT1, WT2

EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE9

BGM4 AB8, GS8, GS14, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW7,

SW8, WT1, WT2

EC24, EE1, EE2, EE3, EE9, EE12,

EF1

Legume & Herb Rich GS1,GS4,GS14,SW1,

SW2, SW3, SW4, SW7, SW8, WT1, WT2

EE1, EE2, EE3, EE9, EK21, EC24

Pollen & Nectar Mixes CSS CODE ELS/HLS

Pollen & Nectar ( Grass) AB3, GS1, GS4,

GS8, GS14, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4,

SW7

EC24, EE3, EE8, EE9, EF1

Butterfly & Bumblebee AB8, GS8, GS14, EF1, HE10

Nectar Rich Bronze AB1 EF4

Nectar Rich Gold AB1 EF4

WF1 EE12, HE10

Cover Crops CSS CODE ELS/HLS

Arable Silage Mixes AB7

Mustard AB2, AB7 EF6, EF22, EJ10, EJ13

Fodder Radish AB2, AB7 EF6, EF22

Vetch EJ13

Forage Rye EJ10, EJ13

Barley AB7 EJ10, EJ13

Spring Oilseed Rape EF6, EF22

Gamecover Mixes CSS CODE ELS/HLS

Cocker AB13

Pro Driver AB9, OP2

Labrador AB9, OP2

Jack Russell AB9, OP2

Northern Shot AB9

Kwik Fix AB2, AB7 EF6, EF22, EJ10, EJ13

Decoy Mix AB9

Terrier Organic Mix AB9, OP2

Wild Bird Mixes CSS CODE ELS/HLS

WBS1, WBS2, WBS3, WBS4 AB9 EF2

WBA2 AB16 EJ13

Linnet, Finch, Bunting AB9, OP2 EF2

Turtle Dove AB1

Below is a quick guide to ourEnvironmental mixtures and the relevantschemes they are suited to.

Other mixtures are available on requestincluding organic options.

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BUFFER STRIP MIXTURES

BGM1 (With Cocksfoot)• 20% Hard Fescue• 30% Creeping Red Fescue• 15% Cocksfoot• 15% Timothy• 20% Tall FescueSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

BGM4 (With Wildflowers)• 20% Hard Fescue• 15% Slender Red Fescue• 4% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass• 15% Creeping Red Fescue• 25% Chewings Fescue• 2% Browntop Bent Grass• 3.5% Winter Vetch• 4% Crested Dogstail• 0.4% Wild Carrot (Native)

BGM1 RC (Red Clover & Cocksfoot)• 20% Hard Fescue• 25% Creeping Red Fescue• 15% Cocksfoot• 15% Timothy• 20% Tall Fescue• 5% Red CloverSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

BGM2 (No Cocksfoot)• 20% Hard Fescue• 25% Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Chewings Fescue• 15% Timothy• 20% Tall FescueSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

Legume & Herb RichMixture• 25% Late Perennial Ryegrass• 20% Meadow Fescue• 15% Timothy• 10% SSMG• 10% Creeping Red Fescue• 10% Red Clover• 5.6% Sainfoin• 1.4% Lucerne (inoculated)• 1% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 1% Sheeps Burnet• 0.5% Ribwort Plantain• 0.2% Oxeye Daisy• 0.05% Sheeps Sorrel• 0.25% YarrowSowing rate: 32 - 37kg/haPack size: 20kg

BGM2 RC (Red Clover, No Cocksfoot)• 20% Hard Fescue• 25% Creeping Red Fescue• 20% Chewings Fescue• 15% Timothy• 15% Tall Fescue• 5% Red CloverSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

BGM 3 (Clover and Cocksfoot)• 15% Hard Fescue• 25% Creeping Red Fescue• 15% Cocksfoot• 15% Timothy• 20% Tall Fescue• 5% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 5% Small White CloverSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

• 2.25% Red Clover• 0.5% Alsike Clover• 1% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 0.4% Ox Eye Daisy (Native)• 0.4% Yarrow• 5% Sainfoin• 1% Black Medick• 0.25% Ribwort Plantain• 0.3% Red Campion (Native)Sowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

WBS 11 Year Spring SownAttracts Tree Sparrows• 30% Spring Triticale• 60% Spring Barley• 5% White Millet• 2% Red Millet• 3% Fodder RadishSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack size: 20kg

WBS 21 - 2 Year Spring SownAttracts Grey Partridge• 30% Spring Triticale• 25% Spring Barley• 25% Spring Wheat• 7% Kale• 4% Fodder Radish• 4% White Millet• 3% Quinoa• 2% Red MilletSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack Size: 20kg

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WILD BIRD MIXTURES

WBS 41 Year Spring SownAttracts Finches & Buntings• 30% Spring Barley• 15% Spring Triticale• 25% Spring Wheat• 8.5% Dwarf Sorghum• 7% White Millet• 5% Linseed• 4% Japanese Reed Millet• 3% Red Millet• 2.5% Gold of PleasureSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack size : 20kg

WBS 31 Year Spring SownAttracts Finches & Buntings• 30% Spring Triticale• 25% Spring Barley• 25% Spring Wheat• 8% White Mustard• 8% Linseed• 4% Forage RapeSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack size: 20kg

Other mixtures are available for exposednorthern situations and organic environments.Please enquire.

WBA 11 Year Autumn Sown• 40% Winter Triticale• 28% Winter Barley• 10% Winter Vetch• 10% Forage Rape• 10% Fodder Radish• 2% Gold Of PleasureSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack Size: 20kg

WBA 2Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mixture2 Year Autumn Sown• 25% Winter Triticale• 15% Winter Barley• 15% Winter Wheat• 8% Fodder Radish• 5% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 6% Winter Vetch• 5% Crimson Clover• 5% Gold of Pleasure• 5% Kale• 5% Lucerne (Pre Inoculated)• 2.5% Red Clover• 2% Phacelia• 0.4% Black Knapweed• 0.4% Wild Carrot• 0.4% Oxeye Daisy• 0.3% YarrowSowing Rate: 40kg/haPack Size: 20kg

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LinnetProduces an abundance of small seeds. Also suitable for treesparrows and grey partridge.• 12% Kale• 8% OSR• 25% Red Millet• 25% White Millet• 20% Linseed• 5% Mustard• 5% Oilseed RadishSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 20kg

WILD BIRD MIXTURES

BuntingCereal based mixture producing seed from September toFebruary also suited to house sparrows, yellow hammer andskylarks.• 25% Spring Triticale• 25% Spring Wheat• 20% Spring Barley• 10% Quinoa• 10% Red Millet• 10% White MilletSowing rate: 40kg/haPack size: 20kg

FinchProduces an abundance of seeds favoured by greenfinch,goldfinch and chaffinches. Ready supply of feed seed fromSeptember to February• 40% Sunflower• 25% Kale• 25% OSR• 1% Teasel• 9% Oilseed RadishSowing rate: 15kg/haPack size: 15kg

Turtle DoveFormulated to support “Operation Turtle Dove” Excellent food source especially enjoyed by doves.• 25% Vetch• 20% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 20% White Clover• 20% Black Medic• 10% Late Red Clover• 5% FumitorySowing rate: 10kg/haPack size: 10kg

Pollen and Nectar (with grass)• 10% Meadow Fescue• 10% Tall Oat Grass• 10% Cocksfoot• 10% Timothy• 10% Tall Fescue• 0.25% Black Knapweed• 5% Red Clover• 6% Alsike Clover• 8% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 6% Winter Vetch• 10% Sainfoin• 4% Black Medic• 0.25% Musk Mallow• 0.25% Ox-eye Daisy• 5% Creeping Red Fescue• 5% Hard Fescue• 0.15% Yarrow• 0.1% Sheeps BurnetSowing rate: 20kg/haPack size: 10kg

Nectar Rich Bronze• 50% Sanifoin• 20% Winter Vetch• 10% Red Clover• 8% Birds Foot Trefoil• 5% Alsike Clover• 4% Crimson Clover• 3% Lucerne (inoculated)Sowing rate: 10-15kg/haPack size: 12kg

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Butterfly & BumblebeeMix (with Grass)• 15% Creeping Red Fescue• 15% Hard Fescue• 10% Sheeps Fescue• 10% Browntop Bent• 9% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass• 6% Lucerne (Inoculated)• 5% Rough Stalked Meadow Grass• 5% Yorkshire Fog• 4% Kidney Vetch (N)• 1% Phacelia• 3% Tufted Hair Grass• 3% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 2% Hairy Vetch• 2% Red Clover• 1% Agrimony(N)• 1.5% Ribwort Plantain• 1% Red Campion(N)• 1% Phacelia• 1% Field Pansy (N)• 1% Alslike Clover• 1% Musk Mallow• 1% White Campion• 0.75% Goats Rue• 0.6% Selfheal(N)• 0.5% Oxeye Daisy• 0.5% Wild Carrot• 015% BetonySowing rate: 16kg/haPack size: 1kg

Nectar Rich Gold• 40% Sainfoin• 18% Winter Vetch• 10% Red Clover• 10% Alsike Clover• 10% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 10% Lucerne (inoculated)• 1.5% Black Knapweed (N)• 0.5% Musk MallowSowing rate: 10-15kg/haPack size: 12kg

(N) Native Seed

WF1• 42% Sainfoin• 10% Red Clover• 10% Birdsfoot Trefoil• 6% Yarrow• 8% Winter Vetch• 5% Lucerne (inoculated)• 4% Alsike Clover• 4% Black Medick• 0.75% Goats Rue• 2% Ox-eye Daisy (N)• 1.25% Red Campion (N)• 0.5% Field Poppy (N)• 1% Selfheal• 1.25% Wild Carrot

Annual Nectar Mixture• 25% Buckwheat• 22% Sainfoin• 20% Phacelia• 10% Crimson Clover• 10% Lucerne (inoculated)• 8% Red Clover• 5% Alsike CloverSowing rate: 10kg/haPack size: 5kg

• 1.25% Musk Mallow• 0.5% Lady’s Bedstraw• 0.25% Salad Burnet• 1% Corncockle• 0.75% Cornflower• 0.5% Corn Marigold• Sowing rate: 5-10kg/ha• Pack size: 1kg

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Popular General Purpose MeadowThis mixture of 10 wild flower species will produce a colourfuldiverse sward across a range of soil types including neutralloamy soils.

Standard General Purpose MeadowThis mixture of 15 wild flower species will produce a colourfuldiverse sward across a range of soil types including neutralloamy soils.

Special General Purpose MeadowThis mixture of 20 wild flower species will produce a colourfuldiverse sward across a range of soil types including neutralloamy soils.

Clay Soils Meadow MixtureComprising of species usually found and adapted to growingon soils with a high clay content.

Acid Soils Meadow MixtureComprising of species naturally occurring on soils with low Phlevels.

WILDFLOWER MEADOW MIXTURES

Why sow Wild Flora?Since the 1940’s the UK has seen vast reductions in nativeplant populations and meadows. Sowing of wild nativegrass and flower seed has an important role to play instarting to redress the balance. At the same time you will beproviding much needed help for birds, butterflies andmammals. Our wild flower mixtures will provide you with anattractive pleasing meadow.

Native Wild FloraUsing seed of UK native origin is vitally important. These areseeds collected from specially selected UK wild habitatpopulations where plants have adapted to and flourishedin particular conditions as a collection of ecotypes overmany years.

Horizon Wildflower Meadow MixturesWith the build up of stocks of native wild flowers and grasswe have developed a range of Wildflower Meadow Mixturessuitable for most soil conditions detailed below. These arecomposed of 20% native wildflowers and 80% grasseswhich act as a “nurse crop” suppressing weeds and allowingthe wild flowers to establish and flourish.

Our Wild Flower Meadow Mixtures contain20% native British wild flowers and 80% slowgrowing grasses (by weight).

Sow at 3-5gm/M2 (20kg per acre)

Cornfield Annuals 2 gm/M2 (8kg per acre)

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Calcareous Soils Meadow MixtureA carefully selected range of species found overlying limestoneor chalk. Usually free draining but prone to drought conditionsand supporting low growing vegetation.

Hedgerow/Light Shade MixtureA Mixture tolerant of semi-shade and suitable for fieldboundary margins and clearings, bridle paths etc.

Damp/Wet Soils Meadow MixtureA selection of species typically found coping and flourishing indamp, wet moisture retentive soils typical of many freedraining loam and alluvial lowland meadows.

Dry/Sandy Soils Meadow MixtureA typical mixture for free draining light sandy soils containingspecies that are deep rooting and selected to combat andtolerate the lack of moisture.

Wetland/Water Edge Meadow MixtureA diverse selection suited to saturated soils, pond and streamedge and areas prone to periodic waterlogging.

Cornfield Annuals (100% flower seed)Suited to most soil types including fertile sites. A mixturecontaining popular bright, colourful traditional cornfieldannuals. This mixture can be used alone or with a perennialmixture to obtain flowering in the first summer.

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A cover crop is grown for the protection and enrichment of the soil. Primarily itcan manage soil erosion, fertility, soil quality, moisture retention, weeds, pestsand diseases. Cover crops are varied to meet the needs of individualrequirements. It is possible to select a short term duration right up to a longterm crop lasting months or even years. Cover crops can provide benefits inrotations over a bare fallow. With careful selection cover crops can also providesupplementary feeding options for livestock and wildlife.

It is important to select an appropriate cover crop to suit the needs of the farm,mixes can differ greatly providing a wide spectrum of uses. Cover crops alsoneed to be selected with a view to fitting farm practice, capabilities, expertiseand available equipment. Cover Crops can be used in Ecological Focus Areas(EFA) of the Basic Farming Scheme and as an option in agri-environmentschemes, providing, of course, they comply with the special regulations.

Top Green80% Rye20% Vetch50-60kg/haCost effective mix for all round groundcover & nitrogen fixing.

Sow Green80% Oats20% Vetch50kg/haMost Suitable for areas where Take Allmay be an issue.

Cover Green60% Rye30% Vetch10% Mustard40-50kg/haRapid establishing mix for giving allround ground cover and nitrogenfixing.

MaizeOn70%Forage Rye15%Vetch10%Tillage Radish5% Phacelia40-50kg/haIdeal mixture for preparing the soil fora maize crop.

Pretato80% Brown Mustard20% Tillage Radish40-50kg/haBiofumigation crop ideal for using infront of a potato crop.

Special mixture options,including those withBlack Oats, as well asstraights are available.Please inquire for moreinformation.

COVER CROPS MIXTURES

Super Green80% Oats15% Vetch5% Phacelia50kg/haWeed suppression, nitrogen fixing andexcellent biomass.

Soil Plus70% Rye20% Vetch10% Oilseed Radish40-50kg/haDeep rooting with nitrogen fixation forreal soil Improvement.

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Spring Rye (EFA) Weed suppressant, nitrogen lift & hold.

Spring Oats (EFA) Weed suppressant, allelopathic,nitrogen lift & hold.

Black Oats (EFA) Weed suppressant, allelopathic,nematode control, mycorrhizal, erosioncontrol, quick cover.

Buckwheat (Non EFA) Quick soil cover, weed suppressor,nectar for pollinators and beneficialinsects, topsoil loosener, rejuvenatorfor low-fertility soils.

Linseed (Non EFA) Attract beneficials & pollinators, deeprooted, organic matter, mycorrhizal.

COVER CROPS

Vetch (EFA)Excellent nitrogen fixer especially ifdrilled early, very compatible with ryeand oats.

Stubble Turnip (Non EFA)Nitrogen lift & hold, soil conditioner,but would need ploughing in prior todrilling.

Red Clover (Non EFA) Great nitrogen fixer but needs to bedrilled early.

Crimson Clover (Non EFA) Rapid growing annual, deep tap rootwith some nitrogen fixing. Not frosthardy for good degradability.

Berseem Clover (Non EFA)Allelopathic effect, attract beneficialsand pollinators, weed suppressor,green manure, nitrogen production.

White Mustard (EFA) Weed suppressant, high glucosinilatesgiving biocidal effects against weedsand pests. Reduces BCN’s.

Brown Mustard (EFA) Weed suppressant, high glucosinilatesgiving biocidal effects against weedsand pests. Reduces BCN’s. Fastestablishing.

Mustard Ethiopian (EFA) Weed suppressant, high glucosinilatesgiving biocidal effects against weedsand pests. Reduces BCNs.

Oil /Fodder Radish (EFA) Soil conditioner, weed suppressant andreduces BCN’s.

Phacelia (EFA) Excellent disease break crop, insectattractant, hover flies eat aphids,breaks down quickly for C,P,K and Mg.

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BROADLEAVESAcer campestre (Field Maple)Acer pseodoplatanus (Sycamore)Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)Alnus cordata (Italian Alder)Alnus glutinosa (Common Alder)Betula pendula (Silver Birch)Betula pubescens (Downy Birch)Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut)Fagus sylvatica (Beech)Juglans regia (Common Walnut)Populus alba (White Poplar)Populus tremula (Aspen)Prunus avium (Wild Cherry)Prunus padus (Bird Cherry)Quercus petraeaQuercus robur (Common Oak)Quercus rubra (Red Oak)Salix caprea (Goat Willow)Salix cinerea (Grey Willow)Sorbus aria (Whitebeam)Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime)Tilia platyphyllos (Broad Leaved Lime)

TREES & HEDGEROWS

HedgerowsHedges need to be next to Arable Land. Minimum length 20mwith no minimum height or width. Newly planted hedges areeligible. Hedges are normally planted during their dormancyperiod roughly between November and February dependanton weather.

Weighting – 1m Length will count as 10m2

At Horizon Seeds we work closely with a specialist tree nurseryin North Yorkshire to supply top quality two year grown bareroot stock, lifted and delivered during the dormancy periodnormally November-February. Spiral Guards, Canes, Ties etc.are all available. A minority of species are container grown oroccasionally less than two years old. A full range of broadleaved species as well as conifers are available.

Please ask for your competitive quote.

We are able to supply a price per metre for your requiredhedgerow selection along with canes and spirals as per yourrequirement.

Trees and shrubs are supplied as bare rooted stock available indifferent size stocks as follows: 30‐40cm , 40‐60cm, 60‐90 cmand 90‐120cm.

Trees and shrubs are delivered betweenNovember and February

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SUNDRIESBamboo canes (90cm)Bamboo canes (120cm)Buckle tiesChain tiesNylon ties (Releasable)Spiral shelter (clear)Stake (25mm x 25mm)Stake (32mm x 32mm)Continental Fine mesh tree guardTree Guard - Preformed meshTree shelter (Green)Shrub sheltersMesh rolls

HEDGING / SHRUBSAcer campestre (Field Maple)Cornus alba (Red Barked Dogwood)Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood)Corylus avellana (Hazel)Cotoneaster franchettiCrataegus monogyna (Quickthorn)Euonymus europaeus (Spindle Tree)Ilex aquifolium (Holly)Hippophae (Sea Buckthorn)Ligustrum vulgareLonicera nitidaLonicera periclymenum (Climbing Honeysuckle)Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple)Prunus Spinosa (Buckthorn)Prunus LaurocerasusRhamnus cathartica (CommonBuckthorn)Rhamnus frangula (Alder Buckthorn)Rosa canina (Dog Rose)Rosa rugosa (Rhamanas Rose)Sambucus nigra (Elderberry)Symphoricarpus albus (Snowberry)Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring Tree)Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose)Ulex europaeus (Gorse)

CONIFERSPicea abies (Norway Spruce)Picea sitchensis (Sitka Spruce)Pinus nigra maritima (Corsican Pine)Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine)Taxus baccata (Yew)Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar)

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Gamecover & EnvironmentalCatalogue 2019

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