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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: rockdoc on March 12, 2022, 10:21:56 am

Title: Grass seed suggestions
Post by: rockdoc on March 12, 2022, 10:21:56 am

Dear all,


Forgive me if this is the wrong forum but I am not a regular on TAS.

I wanted to ask whether anybody could offer advice regarding a grass variety for seeding on our steep land which we think is acid soil, and quite clay rich.  We have a very small flock (three) of Hebrideans which have done a brilliant job of clearing a lot the scrub, and we wish to improve the quality of the grazing and hopefully improve the integrity of the bank at the same time. I am struggling to find a local seed merchant for advice (we are in the Derbyshire Dales) and so any advice on a suitable seed/mix (or a seed merchant in Derbyshire!) would be greatly received.

Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Grass seed suggestions
Post by: harmony on March 12, 2022, 10:34:16 am

Have you tried your local agri store? Not Derbyshire but we used St Catherines Seeds in the past. Just google them.

Title: Re: Grass seed suggestions
Post by: Steph Hen on March 12, 2022, 02:42:47 pm

Try Alison at Grass seed direct. She’s sorted out our lawn and margins.

Title: Re: Grass seed suggestions
Post by: samdunford on April 02, 2022, 09:18:52 am

Try Pro-Green, they offer a wide range of seeds, fertilisers etc

Title: Re: Grass seed suggestions
Post by: Fleecewife on April 02, 2022, 01:31:51 pm

For Hebs a herbal ley is good, with plenty of variety of grass and herb species in there, plus a little clover.