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Whole Crop Silage

€19.50

Variety rich whole crop silage with a mix of clovers. Useful as a main silage crop and a catchcrop. Abundant flowering and very good suppression of weeds in comparison with mono-cultures. 100% Organic.

35% oats, 30% triticale, 11% peas, 16% ryegrass, 5% Egyptian clover and 3% Persian Clover

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Organic Whole Crop Silage Mix

Sow months: March-May          Sowing Rate: 130-150 kg/ha

Whole crop silage provides an excellent compliment to traditional grass silage and increase dry matter intake of animals. This is a diverse mix that includes clovers which increase protein content whilst providing abundant flowers for wildlife. Ideal for an early harvest of high starch and fibre rich silage.

Ingredients:35% oats, 30% triticale, 11% peas, 16% ryegrass, 5% Egyptian clover and 3% Persian Clover.

For full breakdown of ingredients click HERE.

Alternative Whole Crop Silage Mixes

Sow months: March-Mid August          Sowing Rate: 140-180 kg/ha

Whole crop silage mix for high bulk harvest for later sowing times. Very good weed suppression and improves the soil structure for the next crop. Ingredients for this mix are: 45% Summer Triticale, 30% Oats, 20% Peas and 5% Vetch.

Ingredients also available: Wheat, Beans, Peas, Oats and Barley.

Please ring Elmer on 027 50710 to discuss custom whole crop silage mixes.

 

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