COVER CROPS

Cover crops are becoming increasingly popular in crop production as they can improve soil structure, capture nutrients for the following crop, prevent erosion and provide grazing for livestock. We offer a range of cover crops specifically designed for Northern Ireland conditions which provide the benefits as mentioned above.

Growing Guide

These mixtures will grow in most soil types with a pH above 5.7.

How to sow

Mixtures can be drilled or broadcast to 1cm deep into warm soils as soon as possible after harvest. Roll after sowing to improve soil to seed contact. Cover crops may benefit from a small amount of nitrogen after a high yielding cereal crop, particularly if you plan to use for winter grazing.

Management

These crops can be grazed or sprayed off, mulched, and incorporated into the soil.