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38 Electric Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK NG34 7QJ   Tel: +44 (0)1529-413608   Fax: +44 (0) 8717 152 594   email: do.contact.us@dtseeds.com

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One Year Ley

Number 4. GENERAL PURPOSE & EARLY BITE  10.0 kg per acre
A vigorous and highly productive one-year ley. Suitable for spring or early autumn sowing. The first cut is usually taken around the second and third weeks of May.
2.0 kg Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass, 5.0 kg Italian Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Essex Broad/Merviot Red Clover

Two Year Ley

Number 5. HIGH YIELD SILAGE MIXTURE 15.0 kg per acre
This is an excellent mixture combining the best quality grass for a maximum yield. It provides a very high D-value at the first cut (weeks 2-3 in May) and a high soluble carbohydrate content which is important for good silage fermentation. No 5 will improve profitability due to the improved palatability production and the reduced need for silage additives
3.0 kg Early Tetraploid Perennial, 3.0 kg Hybrid Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Italian Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Intermediate Tetraploid

Three/Four Year Leys

Number 6. GOOD GENERAL PURPOSE 12.0 kg per acre
This is an excellent mixture full of highly listed varieties, useful for a multi-purpose grass situation. The ley will have a thick bottom sward for good hay, silage and grazing.
2.0 kg Italian Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Intermediate Tetraploid PRG, 2..5 kg Early Perennial Ryegrass, 4.0 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass, 0.5 kg WAC White Clover Blend

Number 7. LONG TERM HAY 14.0 kg per acre
A robust and resourceful mixture that contains persistent varieties ensuring good yields for cutting and grazing over many years. The late perennial ryegrass provides a thick bottom sward for good regeneration after each cut.
2.0 kg Intermediate Tetraploid PRG, 6.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 6.0 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass

Number 8. INTENSIVE GRAZING**** 12.0 kg per acre
This long-term ley is rich in quality grasses providing all year round hardwearing grazing. It is especially good for lamb production. The highly nutritious clover blend complements the late perennial ryegrasses at the bottom of the sward. This hardy mixture can be used on all soil types.
3.0 kg Early Perennial Ryegrass, 2.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Intermediate Tetraploid PRG, 3.0 kg Late Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, 1.0kg WAC Grazing White Clover Blend

Number 9. MIDDLE TO LATE GRAZING**** 14.0 kg per acre
A combination of highly productive ryegrasses together with our nutritious clover blend allows some intensive grazing after a highly productive hay cut. The clover blend makes the grazing more palatable and will subsequently improve live weight gain.
3.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 4.0 kg Intermediate Tetraploid PRG, 6.0 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass, 1.0 kg WAC Grazing White Clover Blend
****Unsuitable for set aside due to high clover content
Long Term Mixtures

Number 10. LONG TERM LEY  12.5 kg per acre
The mix of grasses in this long ley have been selected to produce excellent yields for cutting and grazing over many years. The Timothy is exceptionally resistant to cold temperatures and provides good late season growth. The combination of white clover and vigorous perennial ryegrass provides an excellent sward for grazing and cutting. No 10 is often used as a general purpose long term ley.
3.0 kg Early Perennial Ryegrass, 1.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 4.0 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass, 2.0 kg Late Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, 1.0 kg Erecta Timothy, 1.0 kg Promesse Timothy, 0.5 kg WAC All-purpose White Clover Blend

Number 11. SHEEP AND YOUNG STOCK  13.0 kg per acre
Our sheep and young stock mixture is intended for profitable stock production with the emphasis placed on seasonal production, live weight gain and fattening. The white clover increases production, reduces inputs and maintains profit margins.
2.0 kg Early Perennial Ryegrass, 4.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 4.5 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass, 1.0 kg Erecta Timothy, 1.0 kg Promesse Timothy, 0.5 kg WAC All-purpose White Clover Blend

Number 12. HORSE MIXTURE  13.5 kg per acre
For a permanent horse pasture, this mixture is one of the best available. It is specifically constructed for horse paddocks and stud farms to provide balanced grazing and tough dense turf. The ley can be grazed intensively throughout the year and the creeping red fescue has excellent repairing qualities for the heavy users.
2.0 kg Early Perennial Ryegrass, 2.0 kg Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass, 3.0 kg Late Perennial Ryegrass, 2.0 kg Late Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass,
1.0 kg Meadow Fescue, 1.0 kg Erecta Timothy, 1.0 kg Promesse Timothy, 1.5 kg Creeping Red Fescue