GS8 - Species Rich Grassland
Flower-rich grass mixtures complaint with GS8 under the 2021 Countryside Stewardship Schemes. These mixes help create grasslands whilst including a range of plants and nectar-producing flowers, all of which benefit beneficiary insects and pollinators.
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CIPM2 | IPM2 | AB8 - Flower Rich Margin & Plots (FS1)
Description
Next Day Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM2 CIPM2
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB8 GS8 GS14 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW7 SW8 WT1 WT2
- Encourages farmland birds to forage within the mix
- Nectar-rich flowers throughout summer months
Sowing rate: 20kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
40% Strong Creeping Red Fescue, 25% Chewings Fescue, 15% Hard Fescue, 5% Smooth Stalk Meadow Grass, 3.75% Sainfoin, 3.75% Common Vetch, 3% Crimson Clover, 2.5% Red Clover, 0.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 0.5% Ribwort Plantain, 0.25% Lucerne, 0.25% Alsike Clover, 0.25% Yarrow, 0.25% White Clover
Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship
Flower Rich Margins and Plots
Provides habitat and foraging sites for pollinators, farmland birds and invertebrates - these include Yellowhammers, Bumblebees, Solitary Bees and Hoverflies.
Provides habitat and foraging sites for pollinators, farmland birds and invertebrates - these include Yellowhammers, Bumblebees, Solitary Bees and Hoverflies.
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB8 GS8 GS14 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW7 SW8 WT1 WT2
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £127.00 | £6.35/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £120.00 | £6.00/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £114.00 | £5.70/kg |
CNUM3 | NUM3 | AB15 - 1-3 Year Sown Legume Fallow (FS6)
Description
Next Day Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive: NUM3 (static) CNUM3 NUM2 CNUM2
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB15 GS8 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 WT1 WT2
- For schemes that began in 2021 onwards
- Provides an abundant supply of nectar-rich flowers to attract beneficial insects
Sowing rate: 15-20kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
60% Common Vetch, 10% Berseem Clover, 10% Red Clover, 7.5% Alsike Clover, 5% White Clover, 2.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 2.5% Lucerne, 2.5% Yellow Trefoil
Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship
Two Year Sown Legume Fallow Mix (2021 Schemes onwards)
Provides a rich source of pollen and nectar for pollinators including Bumblebees, Solitary Bees, Butterflies and Hoverflies. As well as invertebrate chick food for farmland birds between April and July.
Provides a rich source of pollen and nectar for pollinators including Bumblebees, Solitary Bees, Butterflies and Hoverflies. As well as invertebrate chick food for farmland birds between April and July.
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB15 GS8 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 WT1 WT2
- For schemes that began in 2021 onwards
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £137.00 | £6.85/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £130.00 | £6.50/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £123.00 | £6.15/kg |
CNUM3 | NUM3 | AB15 - 1-3 Year Sown Legume Fallow with Ryegrass (FS6/G)
Description
Next Day Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive: NUM3 (static) CNUM3 NUM2 CNUM2
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB15 GS8 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 WT1 WT2
- Ryegrass reduces flowering blackgrass whilst providing an abundant supply of nectar-rich flowers to attract beneficial insects
- Also available with Timothy or Strong Creeping Red Fescue.
Sowing rate: 15-20kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
40% Perennial Ryegrass, 35% Common Vetch, 5% Crimson Clover, 8% Sainfoin, 2.5% Alsike Clover, 2.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 2.5% Lucerne, 2.5% Black Medick
Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship
Two Year Sown Legume Fallow Mix (2021 Schemes onwards)
Provides a rich source of pollen and nectar for pollinators including Bumblebees, Solitary Bees, Butterflies and Hoverflies. As well as invertebrate chick food for farmland birds between April and July. Inclusive of Ryegrass aimed at reducing blackgrass populations.
Provides a rich source of pollen and nectar for pollinators including Bumblebees, Solitary Bees, Butterflies and Hoverflies. As well as invertebrate chick food for farmland birds between April and July. Inclusive of Ryegrass aimed at reducing blackgrass populations.
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): AB15 GS8 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 WT1 WT2
- For schemes that began in 2021 onwards
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £121.00 | £6.05/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £114.00 | £5.70/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £108.00 | £5.40/kg |
CSAM3 | SAM3 | GS4 - Herbal Ley (FS2)
Description
3-5 Day Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): SAM3 CSAM3
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS1 GS4 GS14 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW7 SW8 WT1 WT2
- A mixture containing grasses, legumes, herbs, and wildflowers
- Provides habitat and food for beneficial insects and pollinators
Sowing rate: 20kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
40% Perennial Ryegrass, 20% Strong Creeping Red Fescue, 10% Vetch, 8% Meadow Fescue, 7% Timothy, 5% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass, 5% Red Clover, 2% Persian Clover, 1.25% Lucerne, 0.5% Sheep's Burnet, 0.25% Sheep's Parsley, 0.25% Plantain, 0.25% Yarrow, 0.25% Black Medick, 0.25% Birdsfoot Trefoil
Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship
Legume and Herb-Rich Swards
A vigorous sward that's inclusive of legumes and herbs, suitable for productive cattle and sheep. Also providing habitat and food for invertebrates and pollinators as well as improving soil structure and water infiltration.
A vigorous sward that's inclusive of legumes and herbs, suitable for productive cattle and sheep. Also providing habitat and food for invertebrates and pollinators as well as improving soil structure and water infiltration.
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS1 GS4 GS14 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW7 SW8 WT1 WT2
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £127.00 | £6.35/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £120.00 | £6.00/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £114.00 | £5.70/kg |
AHW1 / AB16 Autumn Sown Bumble Bird Mixture (FS7/A)
Description
3-5 Day Delivery
Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): AHW1
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS8 GS14 AB9 AB16
- Supplies small seeds during winter months for farmland birds
- Rich in pollen and nectar for beneficial insects
Sowing rate: 50kg/ha
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
34% Winter Barley, 34% WInter Wheat, 8% Linseed, 7% Common Vetch, 5% Crimson Clover, 3% Gold of Pleasure, 2% Fodder Radish, 2% Kale, 1% Alsike Clover, 1% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 1% Lucerne, 1% Phacelia, 1% Red Clover
Countryside Stewardship
Countryside Stewardship
Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix
Provides important food resources for farmland birds sich as tree sparrow and corn bunting as well as providing a rich source of nectar for Butterflies, Solitary Bees, Hoverflies and Bumblebees.
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS8, GS14, AB16
Pack quantity
20kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £82.00 | £4.10/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £77.00 | £3.85/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £73.00 | £3.65/kg |
FS Countryside Delight Flower Seed Mixture, AB8, GS4, GS8
Description
Next Day Delivery
Description
Contains over twenty species of native wildflower species and farmland crops to create a bright, vibrant display and habitat that'll provide a full summer of colour.
Specially formulated to provide winter food and shelter for birds and small mammals as well as pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Sowing rate: 3g/sqm
Overseed grassland at 2-3kg per ha for AB8, GS4, GS8
Specially formulated to provide winter food and shelter for birds and small mammals as well as pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Sowing rate: 3g/sqm
Overseed grassland at 2-3kg per ha for AB8, GS4, GS8
Mixture Details
Mixture Details
Gold of Pleasure 5%, Ox Eye Daisy 6%, White Campion 3%, Common Agrimony 5%, Corn Chamomile 5%, Corn Cockle 12%, Cornflower 7%, Corn Marigold 3%, Borage 3%, Buckwheat 10%, 7% Vetch, Dwarf Sunflower 10%, Yellow Blossom Clover 4%, Red Clover 5%, Crimson Clover 5%, Birds Foot Trefoil 5%, Yarrow 5%
Pack quantity
1kg
| Pack | Pack Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £63.00 | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £59.00 |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £56.00 |