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Jackie 2

  • Joined May 2010
  • North Killingholme
Grass seed for sheep
« on: March 17, 2013, 05:55:19 pm »
My land has been very waterlogged recently and so have very patchy grass so could anyone recommend where I could buy a lot of seed without it costing me an arm and a leg.


What sort of grass should I be looking for?


Im also grassing the old pig areas.


Thanks

Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2013, 07:44:42 pm »
Have a look at the Barenbrug UK www.barenbrug.co.uk for various seed mixes with explanations. :thumbsup:

Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2013, 09:49:34 pm »
We have several varieties of grass seed in acre packs - from permanent pasture to short term leys.
www.suppliesforsmallholders.co.uk - Safe Secure shopping for all your livestock equipment and supplies.
Also www.suppliesforfarmers.co.uk for more larger farm related items

Jackie 2

  • Joined May 2010
  • North Killingholme
Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2013, 05:02:57 pm »
Thanks :)

Bramblecot

  • Joined Jul 2008
Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2013, 09:55:40 pm »
Cotswold Grass Seed do a wonderful seed catalogue - this year is their 40th edition - full of useful information.  They are a good Co. to deal with (and I'm not on their team :o )

Jackie 2

  • Joined May 2010
  • North Killingholme
Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2013, 10:07:11 pm »
Thanks Ill look at them all.


I didnt realize there was so much to know about what sort of grass is needed, and OMG the price!!!!

fairhaven

  • Joined Jul 2012
  • Norfolk
    • The Hazy Rainbow
Re: Grass seed for sheep
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2013, 12:29:33 pm »
We got our paddock grass from Boston Seeds... They seemed to be fairly good prices.

http://www.bostonseeds.com
Sheep: North Ronaldsay & 4 Horned Hebridean - We also breed & exhibit 3 breeds of rabbit - Chinchilla, Deilenaar (rare breed) & Colour Pointed English Angora.

 

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