IPM3 - Companion Crops
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IPM3 Beetle Blaster Companion Crop Seed Mixture
Description
3-5 Day Delivery
Description
The large canopy of Buckwheat establishes fast and provides effective physical protection, whilst the natural odour of Fenugreek masks the smell of the OSR crops.
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Frost sensitive varieties to guarantee no regrowth
- Nutrient scavaging and N fixing properties
- High vigour and rapid establishment
Sowing rate: 10kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
70% LIFAGO Buckwheat, 30% Fenugreek
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £58.00 | £2.90/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £55.00 | £2.75/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £52.00 | £2.60/kg |
IPM3 Fix and Protect Companion Crop Seed Mixture
Description
3-5 Day Delivery
Description
The deep taproots of Berseem Clover help improve the soil structure whilst the large canopy of Buckwheat disguises the growing OSR plants.
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Nitrogen fixing properties
- No regrowth with frost tender varieties
- Rapid germination and establishment
Sowing rate: 10kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
40% TABOR Berseem Clover, 60% LIFAGO Buckwheat
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £86.00 | £4.30/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £81.00 | £4.05/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £77.00 | £3.85/kg |
IPM3 Shielder Companion Crop Seed Mixture
Description
3-5 Day Delivery
Description
The all-in-one companion crop. A combination of frost tender, deep-rooted and large canopied varieties fully protects the OSR crop from predators.
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- A strong odour to deter flea beetle
- Large, dense canopy to disguise the OSR crops
- Deep taproots to encourage rapid establishment
Sowing rate: 10kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
50% LIFAGO Buckwheat, 25% TABOR Berseem Clover, 25% Fenugreek
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £76.00 | £3.80/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £72.00 | £3.60/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £68.00 | £3.40/kg |
Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Description
3-5 Day 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
3-5 Day 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
3-5 Day 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 |