Companion Crop Straights
Companion crops aid the establishment of young Oilseed Rape plants by providing physical and scented protection from damaging pests, such as Flea Beetle. Carefully selected varieties are killed off by frosts and prevent regrowth in the vital Spring growing season.
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Buying from Farm Seeds is simple - choose your items and checkout immediately online with a debit or credit card or apply for a credit account today. We process all account requests within one working day and once approved (we only need to do this once), orders can be placed online in just a couple of clicks. Your goods will be delivered promptly and we'll send an invoice for settlement within 28 days.
If you can't find what you're looking for or just need a bit of a hand, don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing info@farmseeds.co.uk, calling us on 01205 281906 or click here to request or download a catalogue.
Buckwheat Seed (Fagopyrum esculentum)
Description
2-3 Day Delivery
Description
- Thick, bushy seed-producing plant
- Very fast establishment, effective weed suppressor
- Scavenges phosphates
- Can be used as a companion to oilseed rape to create a protective canopy
Sowing rate: 50kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £54.00 | £2.16/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £51.00 | £2.04/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £48.00 | £1.92/kg |
BINGO Purple Vetch Seed (Vicia atropurpurea)
Description
May Delivery
Description
- Purple Vetch is more frost tender than other Vetch varieties
- Grows vigorously in a short period of time
- Susceptible to frost and will be taken out by temperatures below freezing
- Nitrogen-fixing properties
- Superior weed suppression
Sowing rate: 20kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £114.00 | £4.56/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £108.00 | £4.32/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £102.00 | £4.08/kg |
Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Description
June Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Provides a natural odour to deter predators on young OSR crops
- A quick-growing annual which is easily taken out by frosts
- Sow from July to September
- Nitrogen-fixing properties
- Commonly grown alongside OSR as a companion crop
Sowing rate: 10kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £74.00 | £2.96/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £70.00 | £2.80/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £66.00 | £2.64/kg |
LIFAGO Buckwheat Seed (Fagopyrum tataricum)
Description
May Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Faster and more vigorous growth than other Buckwheat varieties
- Provides a larger leaf canopy
- Dense canopy to provide physical shelter from flea beetle
- Rapid establishment and vigour
- Scavenges phosphates from the soil for future crops
Sowing rate: 10kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £75.00 | £3.00/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £71.00 | £2.84/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £67.00 | £2.68/kg |
TABOR Berseem Clover Seed (Trifolium alexandrinum)
Description
June Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Fast-growing, single-cut variety quickly taken out by frosts to avoid further regrowth
- Can be used as a short term cover crop or companion crop
- Nitrogen fixing legume
- Not frost tolerant and can be compatible with other legumes and grasses
Sowing rate: 15kg/ha
Pack quantity
15kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £94.00 | £6.27/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £89.00 | £5.93/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £84.00 | £5.60/kg |