winter flexi-mix - a mix of winter vetch & winter …
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WINTER FLEXI-MIX - A MIX OF WINTER VETCH &
WINTER TRITICALE
A “flexible” Autumn Sown Forage Mix
For many of our growers in the North, a spring-sown forage mix is ideal, however for some growers in the central-southern regions, or for those on heavy land in more arable areas, it may be that an Autumn-sown forage mix could be a useful addition to the range. As a result we have introduced winter flexi-mix, but to give the grower extra flexibility, we have chosen varieties which can be sown in the spring if the weather does not allow for autumn sowing. For an added twist, we have also introduced spring flexi-mix, which uses specific spring-sown varieties of vetch and triticale.
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The Flexi-mix allows growers to plant a tremendous forage crop in the Autumn, which will perform well on heavy land, and will be early to harvest in the following Summer. Winter Flexi-mix can be grown on low input systems, organic systems, or on a higher input basis. Apply from 20 – 80kg/Ha Nitrogen, and use growth regulators and fungicides, depending on land and desired results.
Amarillo, the UK’s
No.1 Triticale
Winter Flexi mix Ostsaat, new
winter Vetch
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WINTER FLEXI-MIX
An Autumn Sown Forage Mix Winter Flexi-mix allows growers to plant a tremendous forage crop in the Autumn, but also have the flexibility of being able to change the plan, and hold the seed over and drill in the following spring, should the weather turn against Autumn sowing. This will mean a guarantee that the grower will be able to drill the crop at some point, and we believe this mix will be a tremendous mix for the South-East, drier parts of the country, and particularly suitable for very heavy land where other pulses can struggle.
Yield & Analysis
� High Yielding 11 - 14 tonnes/ acre
� DM 30 - 35%
� D Value 70+
� ME 11.0 - 12.0
� CP 13 - 16%
� STARCH 20+%
Agronomy
� Sowing in October/November
� Can be sown in the spring.
� Very competitive mix - produces a good thick canopy.
� Low input & low pest or disease threat.
� Wholecrop harvest in early July (Autumn sown) or August (Spring sown), giving use of the land for the following winter in grass, catch-crops, or winter cereals.
� Ideal for both Organic and Conventional growers.
� Can be under-sown.
� Vetch are an effective nitrogen-fixing legume so there is a good nitrogen residue for the following crop.
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Amarillo, the UK’s No.1 Triticale
Winter Flexi mix Ostsaat, our new
winter Vetch
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SUMMARY OF AGRONOMY FOR WINTER FLEXI MIX
Ostsaat Winter Vetch and Amarillo Winter Triticale: Yield: 11 -14 fresh-weight tonnes per acre Crude Protein content: 13 - 16% Sowing date Late September - Early November Harvest: Early – Mid July pH range: 5 - 8.3 Seed Rate: 15kg Ostsaat + 35kg Amarillo = 50kg/acre (125kg/Ha) Crop height: 3 - 4 feet high Seed price: Chemical dressed, Delivered mainland UK with rhizobium
inoculant. (late orders, small orders & remote deliveries by arrangement). Undressed seed is available for organic growers to use with a derogation
£52.50 per acre
Fertilizer: Nitrogen 70kg/ha (Full arable rates where slurry/FYM has not been applied),
split application- 50kg at tillering (growth stage 15) + 20kg at stem extension (growth stage 31)
P & K (if required) 50kg/ha of each, applied in seed bed
Sprays: Herbicides Please refer to advice before spraying the Flexi-Mix. Fungicide (if required) Bravo, Caramba Growth Regulator It is essential to use a regulator where full fertilizer rates have been
applied. Moddus, Chlormequat and Terpal can all be used. Most effective stage is at GS30-32 on the Triticale (early stem elongation). This has effect of shortening the crop for lower bulk, but higher quality and reduces lodging.
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If you have any enquiries or would like further information please contact us on 02380 696922
Amarillo, the UK’s No.1 Triticale
Winter Flexi mix Ostsaat, our new
winter Vetch