WBA1 will help feed seed eating birds, especially where there are few remaining food sources.
- It will also provide shelter for birds and mammals.
- The seed may be sown in blocks or strips to aid weed control and we suggest rotating the sown areas to clean ground to avoid the build up of weeds and disease.
- A combination of species that will establish and mature to provide feed in the autumn of the year after sowing.
- The cereal provides a climbing frame for the Vetch in the mix to prevent excess lodging.
Sow late August to the end of September
| Sowing Rate | Pack Size |
| 40-50kg/ha | 20kg |
Technical Specifications
Annual autumn sown annual wild bird seed mixture
About Your Countryside
Your Countryside is DLF's diverse range of species and specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops. If you are struggling to find something to suit your needs, please contact your local technical expert who will be able to assist and advise you on your specialist mixture.
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
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Environmental Seeds
DLF has a range of straights and mixtures that support the environment, whether that's through building habitats, improving soil conditions & water infiltration.
Wild Bird Seed Mixtures
These mixtures will provide important food resources for farmland birds, especially in winter and early spring, on arable and mixed farms.