Reed Canary Grass is similar to Phalaris aquatica but is more suitable for use in exposed northern regions as it is a much hardier plant and will tolerate a wide range of soil types.
It not only offers nesting and cover to pheasants but also provides wild birds with nesting sites.
The crop is purely for cover and does not provide feed so bare patches may be left unplanted or later cut out to provide areas for artificial feeding.
As with Phalaris aquatica drilling in wide rows is necessary rather than broadcasting or the crop will become too dense.
Annual management should be undertaken to keep the rows clear.
Topping is beneficial if it becomes too tall, with the debris removed.
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 6kg/ha | 2.5kg | 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.
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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.
Long Term Options
Perennial game cover crops provide valuable year round habitat for game and farmland wildlife.