A relatively inexpensive and highly versatile cover crop either sown alone or as a companion to other species.
It is ideal for early cover and although killed off by frost, the fallen woody stems will create shelter for the birds below.
This is especially useful when sown with seed producing species which alone would provide no cover.
Popular as a green manure crop (see cover crop section)
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 6 - 17kg/ha | 10 & 25kg | Untreated |
Organic seed available in 25kg packs
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.