A prolific seeder, very fast to establish and a good weed suppressant. It produces a mass of sweet smelling purple flowers providing a good source of nectar, beneficial to a large variety of insects.
It is not winter hardy and therefore for game cover it is best sown as part of a mixture.
Phacelia is likely to set seed and reseed itself for many years to come
Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
7.5 - 10kg/ha | 2kg, 5kg & 10kg | Untreated |

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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Game Cover
Our range of game cover mixtures are specially formulated to ensure you will be able to achieve the best from your cover crops. Combining different species into a mixture can extend the utilisation period, help to attract and hold specific types of game and provide feed and cover where both are required.
Game Cover Crops
Our range of game cover mixtures are specially formulated to ensure you will be able to achieve the best from your cover crops.