GRASS & FORAGE SEED CATALOGUE 2022 - GRASS FORAGE ENVIRONMENTAL GAME COVER AMENITY - Carrs Billington
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GRASS & FORAGE
SEED CATALOGUE 2022
Selecting the right grass seed products for your farm and reseeding
regularly will have a major impact on reducing your production costs
GRASS
FORAGE
ENVIRONMENTAL
GAME COVER
AMENITY
CONTENTS
3 Introduction 20 CLOVERS
4 Grass Leys Selector 22 Clover & Lucerne
23 Mega FINISHER
SHORT TERM LEYS
24 HERBS
6 Mega CATCH
25 MEGA Herbs Overseeder
7 Mega YIELD
26 Single Herbs
8 Mega MAX 27 GS4 Multi Species Ley
9 Mega VIGOUR
28 FORAGE PLANNER
30 Stubble Turnips
MEDIUM TERM LEYS 31 Fodder Beet
10 Mega CROPPER 32 Single Forage Crops
33 Sheep Graze Mixtures
11 Mega BOOST
12 Mega RESILIENT
34 ENVIRONMENTAL MIXTURES
36 GAME COVER
38 Equine Mixtures
LONG TERM LEYS 39 Green Velvet Amenity
13 Mega CHOICE 40 Wildflowers
14 Mega PERM 41 Sowing Rates
15 Mega UPLAND
42 Why Reseed?
16 BARMIX
43 Overseeding Guide
44 Soil Management
45 Sward Management
OVERSEEDING MIXTURES 46 Weed Control - Nufarm
17 Mega PATCH 47 Weed Control - Corteva
18 Mega RESTORE 48 Silage Additive
19 BARMIX RENEW 49 Rhiza
50 Herbicide Application
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WELCOME TO CARR’S BILLINGTON
SEED CATALOGUE 2022
A little bit about us...
At Carr’s Billington we offer an extensive range of high
performing grass seeds selected from the latest
Recommended List varieties, supported with our own
on farm advice. In partnership with grass specialists
Barenbrug, we can offer extremely high standards that
produce outstanding results.
Our premium Mega Leys mixtures utilise the excellent
expertise and research from world class breeders so we
can pass all those benefits on to you.
Alex Law, Carr’s Billington Grassland Specialist
A little bit about Barenbrug UK...
Barenbrug is breeding agricultural grasses of the future. As one
of the largest global breeders and producers of grass for
agriculture, Barenbrug have been investing in producing crops for farmers,
for over 100 years. With UK grown seed, from British farmers for British
farmers, Barenbrug’s breeding genetics deliver grass, forage, herbal and
other beneficial crops that generate sustainable, productive and
environmental advantages across UK farming systems.
Together we can offer you the most advanced grass seed
breeding science with on farm practical advice
SPECIAL MIXTURES
You might decide that you need something a bit more
bespoke to suit your farm or system. We can help and CARR’S
BILLINGTON
offer flexibility on formulating and delivering a custom
made mixture especially for you.
Contact us: 0800 023 4416 FORAGE LINE
forage@carrs-billington.com 0800 0234416
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MEGA MIXTURES
SHORT-MEDIUM TERM
MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA
CATCH YIELD MAX VIGOUR
12-18 months Up to 3 years Up to 4 years Up to 5 years
25kg /bag 14kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with
Massive yields High yield Red Clover Intensive silage
Cutting & grazing Italian cutting High Protein and grazing
MEDIUM - LONG TERM
MEGA MEGA MEGA
CROPPER BOOST RESILIENT
Mainly cutting Mainly grazing Grazing & cutting
14kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with
Up to 4 cuts Boost stock For drought, low
plus grazing capacity rainfall areas
4 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022
All our grass seed mixtures have been carefully formulated
with grass experts, Barenbrug UK. All varieties are on the
Recommended List 21/22 to achieve ultimate performance.
LONG TERM
MEGA MEGA MEGA MEGA
CHOICE PERM UPLAND BARMIX
Multi purpose Multi purpose Multi purpose Multi purpose
14kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag 15kg /acre/bag 14kg /acre/bag
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED GRASS SEED Barmix
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with
For all areas Permanent Upland Beef Low input
& systems grassland & Sheep Beef & Sheep
OVERSEEDING
MEGA MEGA BARMIX
PATCH RESTORE RENEW
10kg /acre/bag 10kg /acre/bag 10kg /acre/bag
GRASS SEED GRASS SEED Barmix Renew
YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS YOUR GRASS, OUR BUSINESS
Developed in partnership with Developed in partnership with
Repairing Full sward Challenging soil
damaged areas renovation types
If we have to substitute any varieties due to lack of availability, we reserve the right to replace it
with one of equal performance.
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 5
MEGA CATCH 25kg pack 10-14kg/acre
SHORT TERM - 12-18 MONTHS
Highly productive, short term, Westerwold and Italian ryegrass
mixture for silage production with a winter grazing option.
What it delivers
Very fast to establish for cutting,
grazing or both under a high input
system. Sow at a full sowing rate of
14kg/acre for intensive production.
This 12 – 18 months ley will result in
up to 5 silage cuts with aftermath
grazing. It can also be used at a lower
sowing rate (10kg/acre) for greening,
overwintering or a catch crop
after maize.
Where it works
Can grow in temperatures down to
3°C, and has a very long growing
season. Spring sown it is ready for
cutting after around 12 weeks.
It should be cut frequently to
encourage leafy growth. Autumn
sown it provides very early spring
growth for an early bite.
Variety Performance
Over 20t DM/ha in 12 • Barveloz Westerwold provides
months under high fertility exceptional performance and
excellent crown rust resistance
KG VARIETY HEADING DATE: 22nd May
12.5 BARVELOZ Westerwold Ryegrass (Dip)
12.5 ABYS Italian Ryegrass (Dip)
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MEGA YIELD 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM TERM - 2-3 YEARS
Highly productive Italian and Hybrid ley, providing an exceptional crop for silage
or hay from a high input system, with a winter grazing option.
What it delivers
Designed to give massive production
for 2-3 years under a high input
system. Has the ability to produce up
to 5 silage cuts followed by aftermath
grazing, making it perfect for a short
break in arable rotations and all
livestock systems.
Where it works
Can grow down to 4°C providing a
very long growing season. Growers
must be able to utilise the early grass.
Exceptional spring growth makes it
ideal for early lambing or turnout,
after which 4-5 cuts of quality silage
can be taken. Useful for flushing or
finishing sheep later in the year.
Variety Performance
• A first cut mid-end of May,
following a spring grazing will Capable of producing around
produce 70+ D-Value silage,
19t DM/ha in the first year
with a 2nd cut 4-6 weeks later
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 20th May - 4th June
4 JAVORIO Italian Ryegrass (Dip)
4 BARMULTRA Italian Ryegrass (Tet)
5 KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
1 DRUMBO Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
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MEGA MAX 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM TERM - UP TO 4 YEARS
Red clover can fix up to 150kg/Ha/year of Nitrogen and increases protein
content. Options to cut up to four times or a mix of cutting and grazing.
What it delivers
This mixture can grow in
temperatures as low as 5-6°C,
extending the growing season.
Capable of three to four cuts of high
protein silage, followed by aftermath
grazing. Ideal for finishing or growing
on youngstock. (Breeding ewes
should not be fed red clover 6 weeks
either side of tupping).
Where it works
Select free-draining fields and leave a
4 inch (10 cm) stubble when mowing
so the Red Clover crown is left intact.
Red Clover swards need to be well
managed and never over grazed. Variety Performance
• Kirial produces excellent annual
yields in the first three years
Can produce up to 16t • Fintona is an exceptionally high
yielding variety, with very good
DM/ha in its first year winter hardiness
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 20th May - 23rd May
6 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
4.75 KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
3 PROTA RED Red Clover Blend
0.25 ALICE Large leaf white clover
8 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022MEGA VIGOUR 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM TERM - UP TO 5 YEARS
A high input, high output mixture for intensive silage production for
3 – 5 years. Up to four cuts per year with the option to graze.
What it delivers
This hybrid-ryegrass mixture can grow
down to 5-6°C soil temperature,
extending the growing season whilst
remaining easier to manage than
Italian mixtures.
Yielding around 10% more than long
term leys, MEGA VIGOUR can persist
up to 5 years. Close heading dates
keeps the silage crops uniform.
Where it works
Ideal for a medium term rotation for
mixed livestock & arable units. Ideal
for grass based systems looking to
maximise yield from forage.
Variety Performance
• All varieties giving yields over 101%
of control varieties Potential to produce over
• All varieties giving 1st cut D values
of 70 or more
17t DM/ha in the first year
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 20th May - 4th June
3.5 KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
5 BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
4 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
BLE W
1 DRUMBO Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) ILA
AVA
ITH
NO CLOVER
0.5 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 9MEGA CROPPER 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM-LONG TERM
Up to four multiple silage cuts per year, high yielding with nutritious
forage for autumn grazing. Suitable for a wide range of landscapes.
What it delivers
A medium-long term, top quality
cutting ley, which will also produce a
high quality, dense, palatable grazing
sward. Combines quality from the
high tetraploid content with excellent
sward density from the diploids.
Exceptional digestibility (both 1st and
2nd cuts over 70D) to produce better
animal performance.
Where it works
Ideally suited for a mid-May first cut.
Works on any geographical area or
livestock system.
Variety Performance
• Fintona provides a huge first cut
Has the potential to produce • Bannfoot provides excellent
spring growth, high yields and
over 14t DM/ha over 3 cuts good disease resistance.
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 20th May - 8th June
2 BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
3 MOIRA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3.5 GOSFORD Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
2.5 CALEDON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
ILA
BLE W
AVA
0.5 COMER
ITH
Timothy
NO CLOVER
0.5 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
10 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022MEGA BOOST 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM-LONG TERM
Highly palatable and digestible for traditional mid-spring turnout, intensive
cattle grazing with the option to take later silage cuts.
What it delivers
For intensive grazing production from
a dense, prolific ley with the option to
take later cuts of silage. The diploid
content forms a dense sward that is
more competitive with weeds. Clover
provides increased protein levels,
intakes and animal performance.
Where it works
A late heading mixture to match
traditional cattle turnout in
mid–late spring, resulting in the best
quality, tight and persistent grazing
sward. Also a useful option to
Variety Performance consider for late cutting
• Produces a persistent, palatable ley environmental schemes.
with a high leaf:stem ratio for ease
of management, ground cover
and digestibility Around 10t DM/ha
• All ryegrass varieties have a grazing dependent on conditions
D value over 75
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 29th May - 8th June
2 GOSFORD Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3.5 DRUMBO Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2 GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
5 BIJOU Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) BLE W
ILA
1 COMER
AVA
Timothy
ITH
NO CLOVER
0.5 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 11MEGA RESILIENT 14kg /acre/pack
MEDIUM-LONG TERM
For medium term rotations where silage is the focus. This mix can persist better
than ryegrass in dry areas with low rainfall due to its drought tolerance.
What it delivers
This mixture will need longer to
establish to allow the extensive root
system to develop. The early and late
season growth makes it ideal for
multiple silage cuts throughout the
season. High in digestible fibre
and protein.
Where it works
Fescues are deep rooting (over 3x
longer than perennial ryegrass) so
draw moisture and nutrients from
lower in the soil profile which also
aids soil stability. Produces more grass Tall Fescue Perennial Ryegrass
than conventional ryegrass leys under
a low input N regime but equally
capable of responding to N inputs. Variety Performance
• Tall Fescues tolerate cold, heat,
drought, shade and waterlogging
• All varieties giving yields over 101%
Potential 17t DM/ha
• All 1st cut D values over 70
dependent on level of • Extensive rooting for soil stability
drought conditions.
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 20th May - 8th June
2 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
3 SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
5 BARDOUX Tall Fescue
3 BARELITE Tall Fescue
1 COMER Timothy
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LONG TERM
Designed to give the maximum yield over the longest possible growing season
and producing forage at the times of year it is most valuable.
No.1
What it delivers
Season long grazing or up to 2 cuts
BEST
SELLER! per year with the option to graze any
time. Exceptional spring growth
makes it ideal for lambing or early
turnout. Excellent sward density and
persistency to minimise poaching and
weed encroachment.
Where it works
Sow at soil temperatures above 8°C;
clover will germinate at 10°C
For high quality silage cuts and
Variety Performance
grazing for any class of stock.
• Glasker & Moira produce
exceptional spring growth
• Timothy increases persistence
under challenging conditions
• Clover blend ensures increased
Up to 6.7t DM/ha from first
protein levels, intakes, animal cut or over 3.6t/ha
performance and nitrogen fixation throughout spring if grazed
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 18th May - 8th June
2 GLASKER Early Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2.5 MOIRA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3 GLENARIFF Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2.5 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
2.5 GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) BLE W
ILA
1 COMER
AVA
Timothy
ITH
NO CLOVER
0.5 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 13MEGA PERM 14kg /acre/pack
LONG TERM
Designed for lower input systems, suited to both cutting and grazing,
particularly for beef and sheep enterprises.
What it delivers
A modern version of a traditional
Scottish long-term mixture, ensuring a
winter hardy, robust, persistent ley.
Outstanding persistency and ground
cover using varieties with proven
durability and winter hardiness.
Where it works
Long-term cutting and grazing with an
early spring growth, making it ideal for
lambing or early turnout.
Early grazing can be followed by 1 - 2
cuts and further grazing, or a full Variety Performance
season of grazing. • Produces a leafy, quality sward with
excellent palatability
• High diploid and Timothy content
guarantees performance in wetter,
Has the potential to produce less fertile conditions, improves
7t DM/ha (first cut) or sward density and extends
over 3.2t DM/ha if grazed grazing season
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 18th May - 8th June
1 GLASKER Early Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3.5 GLENARIFF Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2 SEAGOE Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
3 GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2 BALLINTOY Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) BLE W
ILA
1.5 COMER
AVA
Timothy
ITH
NO CLOVER
1 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
14 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022MEGA UPLAND 15kg /acre/pack
LONG TERM
Proven mixture in varied conditions, where meeting demands on quality forage
production is difficult. Ultimate long term beef and sheep ley.
What it delivers
High proportion of quality Timothy
in this mixture ensures season long
production even in wet, dry, hot or
cool conditions. All varieties are
proven for winter hardiness and
ground cover. Early grazing followed
by large conservation cut in late June.
Where it works
Excellent spread of high performing
ryegrasses providing season long
Variety Performance production.
• Includes high level of smaller leaf
persistant varieties of white clover
Potential to yield over
• All varieties proven for winter cover 7.5t DM/ha from a first cut or
and hardiness over 3.2t DM/ha if grazed
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 13th May - 13th June
2 MOYOLA Early Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2.25 CALEDON Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
3 CALLAN Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3.25 GLENARM Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
2 GRACEHILL Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
0.75 COMER Timothy
0.5 BARONAISE Timothy
0.5 ALICE Large White Clover BLE W
ILA
0.45 DUBLIN
AVA
Medium White Clover
ITH
NO CLOVER
0.3 S184 Small White Clover
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 15BARMIX 14kg /acre/pack
LONG TERM
A long term option for low input Beef and Sheep systems with
challenging environments.
What it delivers
High yielding, palatable providing a
dense sward with exceptional late
winter and early spring growth making
it ideal for all beef and sheep needs.
Highly, persistent and drought
tolerant, high protein clover sward.
Where it works
The latest Cocksfoot and Tall Fescue
varieties are highly palatable and
nutritious, producing more grass than
ryegrass leys under lower fertility and
low nitrogen conditions. They are Variety Performance
more tolerant of extreme conditions • Archibaldi, Bardoux and
and provide soil stability. Barelite are proven in on farm
grazing trials to be highly palatable
due to their soft leaves
Potential to produce around • Gracehill has a grazing total
12-13t DM/ha/yr grazed. of 105% and an impressive first
Higher yields when cutting cut of 113%
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 5th May - 9th June
2.5 BALLYVOY Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
3 GRACEHILL Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
4 BARDOUX Tall Fescue
1.5 BARELITE Tall Fescue
1 ARCHIBALDI Cocksfoot BLE W
ILA
AVA
1 BARONAISE Timothy
ITH
NO CLOVER
1 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
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OVERSEEDING
A specialist mixture designed to repair damaged and poached areas,
regenerating them back into production quickly.
What it delivers
Rapid establishment and aggressive
growth will smother weed seedlings.
Grass will give a rapid return to cover
and production from the ley.
Where it works
For overseeding areas damaged and
poached by stock such as gateways
and around troughs.
Variety Performance
• Abys has very good winter
hardiness and early spring growth
• All varieties have good disease
resistance
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 14th May - 3rd June
3 ABYS Italian Ryegrass (Dip)
3.5 KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
3.5 BIJOU Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 17MEGA RESTORE 10kg /acre/pack OVERSEEDING Designed to increase the proportion of productive ryegrass in the sward and introduce the opportunity to add or increase the clover content. What it delivers Increases the quality of an exisiting ley resulting in better animal performance. Repairs poached areas of grazing swards or damage from intensive silage production. White clover adds nitrogen fixation, palatability and increased animal intakes and higher productivity. Where it works Uses varieties which are aggressive enough to establish in an existing sward, yet easy to manage. Specifically designed to work best in swards which will be maintained for at least another 3 years. Flexible enough to be used in silage or grazing fields. Forage is your cheapest feed; overseeding will get your sward back into productivity KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 22nd May - 6th June 2 KIRIAL Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet) 3 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 4.5 BIJOU Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 0.5 PROTA WHITE White Cover Blend 18 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022
BARMIX RENEW 10kg /acre/pack
OVERSEEDING
A multispecies, highly palatable overseeding mixture for beef and sheep
production in lower fertility areas.
What it delivers
A highly palatable, multispecies
option for restoring productivity to
upland and challenging, low input
beef and sheep swards. Aggressive
enough to establish in an existing
sward with easy management after
being tightly grazed in spring.
A good option for fields for outdoor
lambing or early cattle turnout.
Improves quality of grass resulting in
better animal performance.
Where it works
Variety Performance Sow when the soil temperature is
• The deep rooting ability of Timothy above 8°C; the clover will germinate
and Cocksfoot offers regenerative at 10°C.
production in both heavy and
light soils
• Fintona provides excellent total
Full season of grazing, or 1-2
annual yields through spring cuts of baled silage, haylage
and summer or hay
KG VARIETY HEADING DATES: 28th May - 9th June
3 FINTONA Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
5 DUNDRUM Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet)
1 COMER Timothy
0.5 ARCHIBALDI Cocksfoot
0.5 PROTA WHITE White Clover Blend
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 19CLOVER
LEGUMES
White and red clovers both provide a good source of protein as well as high
intakes, fixation of nitrogen and improved soils.
WHY USE CLOVER?
• Rich in protein and minerals - excellent for finishing cattle and lambs
• Improves soil structure and drought tolerant with deeper tap roots
• Later growth provides valuable nutrition when grass growth starts to decline
• For grazing and silage - can increase yields by up to 15%
• Nitrogen fixing up to 180kg N/ha (white) - 150-250kg N/ha (red) reducing
the need for bought in nitrogen
• Very palatble encouraging high intakes, leading to higher liveweight gains
and milk production
* Red clover is high yielding 10-14t DM/ha, and is particularly high in protein
ESTABLISHING CLOVER
SEED RATES
WHITE CLOVER RED CLOVER
In mixtures use 0.5-1 kg/acre In mixtures use 3 kg/acre
Overseeding 0.5-1kg/acre Monoculture use 6 kg/acre
• A clean, firm seedbed, ring-rolled prior to sowing
• Soil pH of 6.2. If ground conditions permit, apply lime 2–3 weeks before
spring nitrogen application to fields destined for silage
• Apply nitrogen up to 50kg N/ha (20kg N/ac) but not during the
establishment period as clover is sensitive to nitrogen during this time
• Sow 5–10 mm, sown into warm soil above 10°C between April and August
• White Clover: Broadcast Red Clover: Drill
OVERSEEDING CLOVER
Graze tightly or harrow before sowing to open up the sward, ensure soil is
disturbed to allow good seed to soil contact. Broadcast the seed preferably, but
avoid May and June when grass growth is most vigorous. Graze hard after 4-5
weeks for 3-4 days to keep competition plants to a minimum.
20 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022CLOVER
LEGUMES
Always maintain a soil pH of at least 6.2 and P & K indices of 2 for optimal clover
content and health.
MANAGING WHITE CLOVER
Perennial legume with a creeping growth habit,
putting roots down at each node.
• Avoid excessive stolon damage from poaching
• If clover content is too low, do not allow grass to shade
it out. Make sure it is grazed frequently, or take the
field out of the grazing rotation before the plants gets
too mature
• Keep grass at 4–6 cm over the winter to protect
stolons from frost damage
• If clover content is too high, use intensive grazing or
strategic nitrogen (N) use to increase grass growth
MANAGING RED CLOVER
Red clover only grows from its crown, which lies above ground, so its very
important to protect this part of the plant. Lasts 3-4 years.
SILAGE
• Graze swards lightly in autumn of the sowing year
• For high-protein - cut when clover is in late bud,
or early bloom for lower protein content
• Avoid crown damage by not cutting too low 7–8 cm
• Take 2-3 cuts at 6–8-week intervals after a first cut
• Do not use a mower conditioner. Leave in wide
swaths and wilt for up to 48 hours, turning the
swath once. To reduce leaf shatter do not ted
GRAZING
Use aftermath to graze lambs or cattle. Avoid grazing
in wet or damp conditions to limit bloat and reduce
risk of poaching.
Breeding ewes should not be fed red clover 6 weeks either side of tupping
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 21CLOVERS & LUCERNE
LEGUMES
Grazed or silaged, white and red clover both provide a good source of protein as
well as increasing intakes, fixing nitrogen and improving soil.
WHITE CLOVER - PROTA WHITE
RED
PACKCLOVER
SIZE - PROTA RED
VARIETY SPECIES
BARBLANCA Large leaf white clover
5kg
ALICE Large leaf white clover
25kg
BUDDY Medium-small leaf white clover
A blend of white clovers, which produces better animal performance, higher
milk yields and better liveweight gains. Produces a better, more palatble
pasture with higher digestibility, ideal for both cutting and grazing.
RED CLOVER - PROTA RED
PACK SIZE VARIETY SPECIES
5kg DISCOVERY Red clover diploid
25kg LEMMON Red clover diploid
A blend of red clovers which balances production through the growing season,
while maintaining excellent persistency and disease resistance. Makes a high
protein silage between 16%-20% compared with an average of 12% for just grass.
LUCERNE
PACK SIZE VARIETY SPECIES
25kg ARTEMIS Lucerne
Lucerne is a highly nutritious forage for livestock. It combines good digestibility
with high proteins providing excellent milk yields or daily live weight gains. This
perennial can persist for up to 5 years and performs well in drier environments.
22 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022MEGA FINISHER 15kg /2 acre/pack
MULTISPECIES MIXTURE
Multispecies swards containing two or more species can help towards reducing
days to slaughter, improve ewe condition and reduce reliance on anthelmintics.
An excellent multispecies finishing
mixture sown at 7.5kg/acre.
Establishing multispecies swards can
bring several benefits to livestock
enterprises. It produces a leafy, high
quality feed over spring, summer and
autumn when traditional pastures can
decrease in quality.
• High in protein
• High mineral content, particularly
zinc, potassium and copper
• Improves soil quality and structure
• Reduces the need for artificial
nitrogen
• Chicory provides anthelmintic
properties
• Highly palatable, providing quality
feed for higher live weight gains
KG VARIETY SPECIES
1.5 DRUMBO Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip)
1 BANNFOOT Hybrid Ryegrass (Tet)
1.5 PROTA RED Red Clover
1 PROTA WHITE White Clover
1 COMMANDER Chicory
1.5 TONIC Plantain
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 23HERBS OVERSEEDING A complex seed mixture of legumes and herbs, can bring a wide range of benefits to forage, livestock health, soil fertility and structure. WHY USE HERBAL LEYS? • Improves soil structure and fertility • Provides resilience in dry periods • Nitrogen fixation from legume species – so requires little fertiliser • Extends the grazing season • Improved content of vital minerals supporting better liveweight gains • Sainfoin, Chicory and Birdsfoot Trefoil are considered to have anthelmintic properties, reducing the need for wormers HERB OVERSEEDING SUITABLE SOILS AND PH Most herb and legume species can be sown on sand, loam or clay soils above pH6. However sainfoin and lucerne should only be sown on free draining soils with a pH of 6.2 and above. Red clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil and Alsike clover can establish on heavier soils with a lower pH. SOWING RATE These small seeded mixtures can be sown from 0.5-1kg per acre. WHEN TO SOW Sow when soils are warm, mid April to May and August to September, avoid sowing during peak grass growth in June as seedlings maybe smothered out. HOW TO SOW The sward must be as low in height as possible through either cutting or grazing, it should then be harrowed to create space for the new seedlings and remove dead material from the base of the sward. The seed can be broadcast and harrowed or shallow drilled (no deeper than 10mm) and well rolled. MANAGEMENT Stock can resume grazing the area after sowing, but must be removed 4-5 days after sowing, before new seeds germinate, a 5-6 week interval should then be left to allow the new seeds to establish, before a light, brief graze. 24 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022
MEGA HERBS 1kg pack 0.5-1kg/acre NEW!
OVERSEEDING
This low maintenance overseeding mixture can be used to add herbs to an
existing grass ley.
Designed to be added to long term
pastures to provide more protein,
minerals and trace elements. It may
also be sown as a herbal strip along a
hedgerow or added into new grass
mixtures.
Ensure the existing pasture is cut or
grazed tightly and that it is free of
aggressive weeds or grasses. Open up
the existing sward by harrowing,
creating space for new season plants
to establish.
Sow April-May, Aug-Sept no deeper
than 10mm. Broadcast or shallow drill
before rolling, several times if possible.
Remove stock after 2-5 days, then
leave 6 weeks for new seeds to
establish. before a brief, light graze.
% VARIETY STRENGTHS
25 SANFOIN Anthelmintic, drought resistant
25 PLANTAIN High minerals & protein, drought/frost tolerant
20 CHICORY Anthelmintic, high protein, drought tolerant
15 YARROW Improves circulation, drought & frost tolerant
10 SALAD BURNETT Frost, cold & drought tolerant
5 SHEEPS PARSLEY High in iron, Vit A, C, drought & frost tolerant
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 25HERBS SINGLE HERBS Herbs can increase feed value and offer a higher mineral content than pure ryegrass. TONIC - PLANTAIN Boost meat production and finishes lambs PACK SIZE SOWING RATE SOW USE 5kg /25kg 2kg/acre in a mix, 8-10kg pure stand Spring & Autumn 60-90 days Higher feed value than ryegrass/clover and tolerates frequent grazing. High in protein (up to 23%), tap root withstands drought and higher temperatures in summer. PERENNIAL CHICORY - COMMANDER A true chicory that lasts more than one year PACK SIZE SOWING RATE SOW USE 5kg /25kg 3kg/acre Spring & Autumn 60-90 days A mineral rich herb with long taproot, aiding drainage and crop root development, making an ideal cover crop. Commander produces significant yields of high protein forage, especially when mixed with red clover, that lasts more than one year, ideal for fattening lambs. Drought and frost tolerant with anthelmintic properties. VETCH - BARVICOS Highly productive, rich in protein PACK SIZE SOWING RATE SOW USE 25kg 8-10kg/acre in a mix 16-20kg/acre pure stand Spring & Autumn 70-100 days BARVICOS has vigorous growth and is winter hardy. It will establish and grow well on most soil types, helping to maintain soil structure. Vetch can be used typically utilised 70-100 days after sowing when 30-50% of the plants have flowered. Good resistance to cold. 26 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022
BAR GS4 12.5kg /acre/pack
MULTISPECIES LEY
Grass, legume, wildflower and herb rich sward for increased biodiversity, soil
health, water infiltration and ideal for livestock.
Grasses provide carbohydrates and clovers contribute protein, in addition
forage herbs such as chicory, ribgrass and burnet improve the quantities of
vital minerals which helps increase daily liveweight gains and milk production.
They also build soil fertility, withstand drought and promote biodiversity.
SOWING AND MANAGEMENT
Ensure soil is at pH6-8, sow March to early September on land with a low weed
burden. Broadcast onto a fine, firm seedbed after applying FYM.
Roll immediately, preferably twice to ensure the small seeds have good soil
contact. After 6-8 weeks graze lightly to encourage tillering. Once established
graze rotationally allowing 4-6 weeks to recover.
KG VARIETY SPECIES
2 BARDOUX Tall fescue
1.75 GLASKER Perennial Ryegrass Early Dip.
1.75 DUNDROD Perennial Ryegrass Late Dip.
1 COMER Timothy
1 LAURA Meadow Fescue
1.5 DASCADA Cocksfoot
0.25 ALICE White Clover Large Leaf
0.25 CRUSADER White Clover Medium Leaf
1.50 DISCOVERY Red Clover
0.10 SANFOIN Legume
0.10 BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL Legume
0.80 VETCH Legume
0.15 CHICORY Forage herb
0.15 TONIC PLANTAIN Forage herb
0.05 YARROW Herb
0.05 SHEEPS PARSLEY Herb
0.10 SALAD BURNET Herb
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 27Brassica and forage crops can provide nutritious, cost-effective feeds
for cattle and sheep. They can be used in arable and grazing rotations
FORAGE CROPS
and work as break or cover crops.Brassica and forage crops can pro-
vide nutritious, cost-effective feeds for cattle and sheep. They can be
BRASSICAS & ROOTS
used
costs, in arable
theand grazing rotations andanwork as break
breakorcrop.
cover crops.
Highly productive, low input crops which should help to reduce bought-in feed
extend grazing season, and provide excellent
These crops are relatively cheap to grow, offer forage when sufficient grass
may be unavailable and present an opportunity to break pest and weed
cycles when grown between two crops of grass. Root seeds grow readily in
old turf which often harbors pests and weeds detrimental to a new reseed.
They are high in dry matter and can increase animal performance as well as
generating better soil structure and providing a cheap source of feed.
Its also possible to get 2 grazings out of Turnips, Rape/Kale Hybrid and
Forage Rape.
SUMMER GRAZING: Stubble Turnips, Grazing Turnips and Forage Rape
will extend the grazing season.
WINTER GRAZING: Kale, Swedes and Rape/Kale Hybrids.
Brassicas (Kale, Stubble Turnips, Turnips, Rape/Kale Hybrids, Swedes)
should only be grown once every 4 - 5 years (drier areas) or 7 - 8 years
(wetter areas) to minimise disease risks.
FEEDING
Introduce stock slowly, allow 1–2 hours grazing and build up to full time
access after 7–10 days feed with ad-lib straw, silage or hay to prevent
acidosis or bloat. Graze in long narrow strips to ensure all animals can graze
at the same time and to minimise wastage. Provide minerals or bolus stock,
please speak to your vet for advice.
Feed swedes to cattle with mature teeth, they are not suitable for broken
mouthed sheep. Ewes in late pregnancy on root crops will need additional
protein. Always ensure fresh water is available at all times.
28 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022FORAGE CROPS
BRASSICAS & ROOTS PLANNING
Base your crop choice on the type of livestock, when the land is available and
when the crop will be fed.
CROP SOWING RATE/ACRE READY IN ME CRUDE PROTEIN D-VALUE
2kg drilled
STUBBLE TURNIP 12-14 weeks 10-11 17-18% 69
3kg broadcast
FODDER BEET 50,000 seeds 24-28 weeks 12.5-13 12-13% 78
RAPE/KALE 2kg drilled
12-14 weeks 10-11 15-24% 66
HYBRID 3kg broadcast
2kg drilled
KALE 16-20 weeks 10-11 16-17% 70-75
3kg broadcast
3kg drilled
FORAGE RAPE 10-12 weeks 10-11 19-20% 65
4kg broadcast
SWEDES 100-325g 20 weeks 12-13 10-11% 82
MAIN CROP 0.2-0.3kg drilled
12-15 weeks 10-11 17-18% 68-70
TURNIPS 0.75g broadcast
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Sowing
STUBBLE TURNIP
Feeding
Sowing
FODDER BEET
Feeding
Sowing
RAPE/KALE HYBRID
Feeding
Sowing
KALE
Feeding
Sowing
FORAGE RAPE
Feeding
Sowing
SWEDES
Feeding
MAIN CROP Sowing
TURNIPS Feeding
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 29STUBBLE TURNIPS 5kg or 25kg packs
BRASSICA
High protein, good summer buffer feed for dairy cows, good winter feed for
sheep or cattle. Palatable and easy to digest helping to reduce winter feed costs.
Sow: April-May, July-Aug Drill: 2kg/acre Broadcast :3kg/acre
STAGGERED SOWING
When planting a large acreage, it is advisable to stagger sowing dates. Or plant
two-thirds of the crop area in an early maturing variety and one-third with a
late maturing variety, at the same time (not together).
FEEDING
Both cattle and sheep should have access to run-back on grass. It is also advis-
able to have hay/straw or silage on offer during each grazing, particularly in the
case of dairy cows. Allow stock about three weeks to become fully adjusted to
grazing and supply adequate mineral supplements.
SAMSON - Purple tank
Large, tankard shaped root, very
palatable to both sheep and cattle.
High leaf to bulb ratio resulting in high
levels of protein. Full leaved tetraploid
bulbing with very good early vigour
and good disease resistance.
Spring sown at 3kg/acre (7.5kg/ha)
for high leaf percentage
Autumn sown at 2kg/acre (5kg/ha)
for larger bulb percentage.
Dairy & Beef Summer/Autumn use Leafy type SKYFALL
Sheep, Lambs Autumn/Winter use Bulb type SAMSON
PLEASE NOTE - Stubble Turnip seed is in very short supply this year.
Some varieties may be unavailable, and mixtures subject to change.
30 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022FODDER BEET 50,000 seeds/pack
FORAGE CROPS
Fodder Beet is similar to sugar beet, a highly palatable, highly digestible feed and
an excellent source of sugar energy.
Sow: Late March- April Drill: 50,000/acre
Produces high-quality, substantial yields and is an excellent supplement to grass silage.
The roots are very palatable to stock and offer superb feed quality. Specialist
harvesting equipment is required to lift the roots and storage is needed unless they are
strip grazed in situ.
Medium dry matter varieties tend to have a higher percentage of root above ground
and can be lifted with a top lifter with a relatively low dirt tare. These can be fed whole
to stock.
High dry matter varieties are more winter hardy and can be harvested later. They tend
to sit further in the ground and require a sugar beet harvester to lift them. Due to the
higher dirt tare and hardness of the root, these varieties may need to be chopped and
washed before feeding. After wilting, the tops may be fed to stock and can contribute a
further yield of 3-4 tonnes of protein-rich dry matter/ hectare.
ROBBOS - Yellow BLIZZARD - White
Excellent performer with more leaf protein Blizzard is a very high yield/ha fodder beet
for a better balanced diet, along with suitable for lifting. It has excellent leaf
consistent high DM yield. holding ability and disease resistance
Lifted/Grazed Dairy/Beef/Sheep Lifted Dairy/Beef
% of Root
Variety DM Content %* DM Yield % Skin Colour in Ground
ROBBOS 19.9 100 Yellow 60.0
BLIZZARD 22.2 101 White 72.3
FELDHERR 15.8 89 Orange 49.6
All seed is subject to availability. Other varieties are also available.
Please ring the FORAGE LINE 0800 023 4416
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 31BRASSICAS & ROOTS
SINGLE CROPS
Highly productive, low input crop to extend the grazing season.
Sow early for better yields.
RAPE/KALE HYBRID INTERVAL - 5kg & 25kg pack
Combines the speedy establishment of forage rape with the
winter hardiness of kale. Exceptional yield, disease resistance and
palatability is ideal for finishing lambs or dairy cows. Can be grazed
12 weeks from sowing. Tolerant of dry conditions and frost.
WINTER HARDY Spring sowings can be grazed then left to regrow for winter.
FORAGE RAPE BARCOLI 10kg & 25kg pack
Multi-purpose forage rape with excellent autumn to early winter
feed potential. Good regrowth potential, high protein for sheep,
dairy or beef production with excellent winter keeping properties.
Fast growing, leafy catch crop with a flexible sowing period, for a
WINTER HARDY late summer feed or winter grazing.
KALE CALEDONIAN KALE 5kg pack KEEPER KALE 5kg pack
Well proven, very high yielding Shorter variety ideal for sheep
and dry matter, with good and lambs, excellent lodging
clubroot tolerance. Winter resistance. Establishes quickly,
hardy, tall kale, ideal for dairy winter hardy, high leaf to stem
and beef cattle. ratio.
SWEDES INVITATION 500g/1kg pack GOWRIE 500g/1kg pack
Winter hardy, producing large Winter hardy, large bulb.
leaves for extra grazing Highest dry matter and fresh
potential. Very good resistance yield swede. Excellent
to clubroot and mildew. Ideal resistance to powdery mildew
WINTER HARDY for using after Christmas. and clubroot.
TURNIPS MASSIF 1kg pack GREEN GLOBE 1kg pack
Vigorous establishment, faster Very high yielding, white flesh,
maturity than swede or kale. soft, easily eaten, roots that are
Very winter hardy with high well anchored into the ground.
yields, yellow fleshed and high Some winter hardiness. Utilise
LATE SOWING DM. Utilise in winter. summer/autumn.
32 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022BRASSICAS & ROOTS
MIXTURES
High protein mixtures for finishing lambs that can extend the utilisation period,
increase intake and improve animal performance.
SHEEP GRAZE
A practical alternative to swedes or main crop kale, Sheep Graze is ideal for
finishing lambs or for winter keep, with good protein content reducing the
reliance on bought in concentrates. Best sown by the end of July. An ideal
break crop between grass crops and
is economic to grow. Can be sown KG VARIETY SPECIES
and utilised earlier in the season or 3 BARCOLI Forage Rape
used as winter keep and a break crop
before a spring reseed. 0.25 SAMSON Stubble Turnip
Pack size: 12kg 0.75 KEEPER Kale
Sowing rate: 4kg /acre
CATCH CROP SHEEP FEED
Designed to be drilled into cereal stubbles after harvest, this mixture is a quick
growing catch crop ideal for finishing lambs or flushing ewes, over the late
autumn early winter period. This can be a useful break crop in an arable rotation
to return organic matter into the soil and provide some soil cover.
If broadcasting, rather than drilling
KG VARIETY SPECIES
onto stubble, increase the seed rate
to 4.5kg per acre. Includes a small 1.8 BARCOLI Forage Rape
volume of grass for fibre and
1 SAMSON Stubble Turnip
cleanliness of grazing stock.
Pack size: 12kg 0.2 Perennial Ryegrass
Sowing rate: 3kg /acre
Other varieties are also available.
Please ring the FORAGE LINE 0800 023 4416
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 33ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP MIXTURES AND STRAIGHTS
Formulated to comply with the latest ELS, HLS and CSS Scheme mixtures.
These are just a few examples from our full range of
seed for agri-environmental mixtures.
Scan the QR code to check the most recent updates.
This isn’t a substitute for reading the official regulations
when you buy your seed please check the government
guidelines, or contact your Natural England Advisor.
WILD BIRD SEED MIXTURES SOW AT PACK SIZE
AB9 - Wild Bird Food (spring sown) 20kg/acre 20kg
Spring Triticale, Spring Barley, Kale, Fodder Radish, White Millet, 50kg/ha
Linseed
BRASSICAS
AB13 - Brassica Fodder Crop Various Various
Fodder Beet, Swedes, Forage Rape, Kale
CATCH AND COVER CROP MIXTURES
SW6 - Winter Cover Crops 10kg/acre 25kg
Mega Catch, Barvicos Vetch 25kg/ha
2 YEAR FALLOW
AB15 - Two Year Sown Legume Fallow
Vetch, Lucerne, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil, 6-8kg/acre 12kg
Black Medick 15-20kg/ha
34 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP MIXTURES AND STRAIGHTS
Countryside Stewardship options for CS and ELM.
We can produce any mixtures to suit your scheme.
Please ring 0800 023 4416 to discuss your requirements.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS)
Provides financial incentives to look after
and improve the environment.
Environmental Land Management (ELM)
will eventually replace CS schemes in 2024.
LEGUME AND HERB RICH MIXTURES SOW AT PACK SIZE
GS4 - Legume and Herb Rich Mixture
Perennial Ryegrass, Timothy, Tall Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Cocksfoot, 12.5kg/acre 12.5kg
White Clover, Red Clover, Sanfoin, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Vetch, Chicory,
30kg/ha
Plantain, Yarrow, Sheeps Parsley, Salad Burnet
FLOWER RICH MARGIN AND PLOTS
AB1 - Nectar Rich Flower Mix
Alsike Clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Sainfoin, Vetch, Red Clover, Lucerne, 6.25kg/acre 5kg
Sweet Clover, Knapweed, Musk Mallow, Oxeye Daisy, Wild Carrot,
15kg/ha
Yarrow
NECTAR MIXTURES
AB8 - Butterfly and Bumblebee
Strong Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings, Smooth Stalked Meadow
Grass, Slender Creeping Red Fescue, Bentgrass, Sheeps Burnet, Oxeye 8-9kg/acre Sold in any
Daisy, Sainfoin, Native Red Clover, Black Medic, Ribwort Plantain, 20kg/ha amount
White Campion, Red Campion, Wild Carrot, Yarrow, Self Heal,
Musk Mallow
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 35GAME COVER
GAME COVER CROPS
Perfect for providing warm cover for arable land during the winter months, as
well as providing nutritious seeds for game and small birds.
We can produce any mixtures to suit your requirements
Please ring the Forage Line: 0800 023 4416
Successful game cover crops need to be treated with the same consideration of
a conventional crop. Millet, Kale Rape, Fodder Radish and Mustard don’t like wet
and compact soil. And soil testing is still important, aiming for a pH of 6.0-6.5
with adequate quantities of NPK applied.
STRAIGHTS SOW DURATION yrs SOWING
RATE/ha
Game Maize April-June 1 40
Kale April-June 2 5 - 7.5kg
Leafy Turnip May-June 1 5 - 7.5kg
Forage Rape May-July 1 6-10kg
Hybrid Brassica July-August 1 6-10kg
Sorghum May-June 1 20-30kg
Millets April-June 1 25kg
Sunflowers April-May 1 25kg
Triticale March-April 1 125kg
Borage April-June 1 25kg
Quinoa April-May 1 10kg
Phacelia April-August 1 10kg
Buckwheat April-May 1 50kg
White Mustard May-Sept 1 12kg
Brown Mustard May-Sept 1 12kg
Fodder Radish April- Sept 1 12.5kg
Linseed April-June 1 50kg
Canary Grass April-June 10 6kg
Yellow Blossom Clover March-May 2 15kg
Reed Canary Grass Mid April-May 7+ 6kg
Perennial Chicory May-June 3 5kg
Gold Of Pleasure April-June 1 12.5kg
36 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022GAME COVER
GAME COVER MIXTURES
Game cover mixtures provide the benefits of multispecies that extend the
utilisation period and reduce the risk of any individual species failure.
A few examples from our full range of Game cover Mixtures
Game cover crops provide a wide range of habitats for
game and farmland birds. Combining different species
can the extend utilisation period, help to attract specific
types of game and provide feed and cover where both
are needed.
TRADITIONAL GAME COVER PACK SIZE SOW AT
A traditional mixture of species specially selected for their feed
and cover qualities: 10kg/acre
10kg
Buckwheat, Maize, Forage Rape, Kale, Red Millet, 25kg/ha
Mustard, White Millet, Sunflower
ATTRACTION
Fast establishing mixture that will hold and feed birds
5kg/acre
throughout the season: 5kg
35kg/ha
Linseed , Forage Rape, Gold of Pleasure, Borage
LATE COVER
Very rapid establishment & growth for late sowing or
repairing cover: 5kg/acre
5kg
Forage Rape, Stubble Turnip, White Mustard, 13kg/ha
Fodder Radish
RESCUE
A rapidly establishing and maturing mixture providing
5kg/acre
winter cover: 5kg
13kg/ha
Fodder Radish, White Mustard
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 37EQUINE 10kg pack Sow:15kg/acre
GRASS FOR HORSE PADDOCKS
Young, well managed grass can provide most of a horse’s feed requirement.
These mixtures are designed especially for horses.
GENERAL PURPOSE - Pack size:10kg Sow 15kg/acre
This hardy mixture contains grasses that have been
selected for their roughage and low fructan content.
Designed to cope with the pressures of equestrian use, the
mixture has a strong plant rooting system, which creates a
dense sward that is hardwearing, persistent and delivers
the right levels of roughage required for a fit and healthy
equine gut.
% in mix 10kg packs
64% Perennial Ryegrass
20% Strong Creeping Red Fescue
10% Meadow Fescue
6% Timothy
TRADITIONAL MEADOW- Pack size:10kg Sow 15kg/acre
This traditional meadow grass product recreates the
nutritional characteristics of a natural habitat. Free from
ryegrass, the mixture uses species that are less aggressive
to aid biodiversity. Swards sown with this mixture are
likely to be lower in fructans than a traditional ryegrass
sward, reducing the risk of laminitis, which can occur when
horses have access to too much high-sugar grass.
% in mix 10kg packs
25% Tall Fescue
25% Strong Creeping Red Fescue
20% Meadow Fescue
15% Timothy
15% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass
38 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022GREEN VELVET LAWN
FOR EVERY LAWN
Different seeds for creating new lawns, overseeding or repairing worn patches.
Available in four different sizes to suit your job.
A range of premium amenity grass seed mixtures. Using the same advanced
techniques used for developing high quality products for professional
Groundskeepers. State-of-the-art development ensures each mixture solves
specific challenges, delivering best-in-class lawns whatever the environment.
Sowing rate: 25-35g/m2 Sowing depth 8-12mm
ALL ROUNDER
A multi purpose blend of perennial ryegrass and strong creeping red fescue
selected for fast establishment, vitality and toughness. Produces a hard
wearing lawn that is beautiful to look at, and able to cope with everyday family
use. Tolerant of shade and drought.
SHADY ONE
Perfect for partial or fully shaded areas, establishes well under large tree
canopies with an excellent tolerance to shade. Contains Crested Hair Grass
which is a natural woodland grass.
PERFECTIONIST
A premium, high quality grass seed that
creates an excellent aesthetic appearance.
Requiring very little fertilser with excellent
recovery after drought conditions.
Available in four sizes:
450g CARTON 15m2
1.5kg POUCH 50m2
10KG bag 285m2
20KG bag 570m2
Available in your local branch
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 39WILDFLOWERS
FOR ALL SOIL TYPES
Sow March-October, avoiding dry conditions especially in June/July
Sowing Rates: 100% Flowers=sow 2g/m2 80:20 Grass:Wildflowers=sow 5g/m2
Listed below are just a few of the mixtures available.
Please ring 0800 0234416 to discuss the full range.
UNIVERSAL WILDFLOWERS Annual & Perennial
Reliable mixture that will perform in most areas. Annuals will display colour in the 1st year.
20 WILDFLOWER SPECIES INCL CORNFLOWER, POPPY, OXEYE DAISY,
MEADOW BUTTERCUP
CORNFIELD ANNUAL Annual
Designed to produce a big colour hit. Can also be added to other mixtures to show
colour in the first year.
5 WILDFLOWER SPECIES INCL CORNFLOWER, POPPY, CORN MARIGOLD,
CORN CHAMOMILE, CORNCOCKLE
BEES AND BUTTERFLIES Annual & Perennial
A broad, reliable mixture with annuals supplying colour in the first year.
32 WILDFLOWER SPECIES INCL CORNFLOWER, FOXGLOVE, FIELD
SCABIOUS, KIDNEY VETCH
CLASSIC HAY MEADOW Perennial
A mixture of native wildflower species
13 WILDFLOWER SPECIES INCL YELLOW RATTLE, OXEYE DAISY, MEADOW
BUTTERCUP, COMMON KNAPWEED
ANNUALS - Establish in spring from seed, flower, produce seed then die off the
same year. Seed will not establish in established sward.
PERENNIALS - Flower in the second year if planted from seed. Die back in
autumn then return the following spring from rootstock. Tend to be less
colourful than annuals and bloom for a shorter time.
40 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022SOWING RATES
SOWING RATES AND TIMES
A quick and easy reference for sowing rates and times.
Days to Sow in
SEED SOWING RATE kg/acre
grazing (avoid dry conditions)
MEGA GRASS MIXTURES 14kg April - Aug/Early Sept
Full reseed
MEGA PATCH/RESTORE 10kg April - Aug/Early Sept
Overseeding
WHITE CLOVER 0.5-1 kg April-August Soil 8°C
With grass
RED CLOVER 2-3 kg with grass,
With grass April-August Soil 8°C
5kg Pure Stand
LUCERNE 8-10kg April-August
MEGA FINISHER 7.5kg April-August
Clover and grass mix
HERB PACK 0.5-1kg/acre Late April-August
Overseed
TONIC PLANTAIN 2kg with grass 60-90 April-Aug
CHICORY 2kg 100-112 May-July
BAR GS4 12.5kg 42-56 March -Sept
STUBBLE TURNIPS 3kg Broadcast, 2kg Drilled 60-100 April-August
FODDER BEET 50,000 seeds 160-200 April-May
2kg Drilled
RAPE/KALE HYBRID 90-120 April-August
3kg Broadcast
2kg Drilled
KALE 150-220 April-Early July
3kg Broadcast
3kg Drilled
FORAGE RAPE 90-110 May-August
4kg Broadcast
SWEDES 100-325g 170-250 Early May-Mid June
0.2-0.3kg Drilled
TURNIPS 60-100 May-July
0.75kg Broadcast
EQUINE GENERAL PURPOSE
EQUINE TRADITIONAL MEADOW 15kg April - Aug/Early Sept
25g/m2 Overseed
GREEN VELVET April-September
35g/m2 Reseed
2g/m2 Pure Stand
WILDFLOWERS March-October
3g/m2 80:20 Grass:Flower
Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 41WHY RESEED?
In comparison to an older ley, reseeding can boost production by over
£3000/ha (£1200/acre) over 5 years with well managed grazed reseeds
producing 10t/ha DM.
Grazed grass is the cheapest feed available on
most British farms, reducing the cost of bought
in feed. Improved grassland in most of the UK is
capable of growing over 12t DM/ha, but the
current average is around 7t DM/ha (AHDB).
By relying on old varieties and old pastures,
farms are missing out on millions of pounds
invested in breeding technology, to produce
top performing varieties resulting in
better profitability.
Example: The varieties in MegaChoice have been significantly improved over a
period of 10 years, from a potential yield of 12.97t DM/ha to 14t DM/ha, thats an
increase of 7%!
BENEFITS OF RESEEDING
Investing in grass is investing in your whole livestock enterprise. Reseeding gives
the following benefits:
• Opportunity to address soil nutrient deficiencies and improve soil structure
• Faster grass regrowth with more grass available in the shoulders of the season
• 25% more responsive to nitrogen than permanent pasture
• Opportunity to introduce clover and address weed problems
• Increased crop yields and improve forage quality
• Higher yields supporting higher stocking rate
• Earlier turnout saving on concentrates
• Better nutrient efficiency,
All leading to:
• Healthier soils and more efficient systems
• Improved livestock intakes and feed conversion meaning more meat and milk
• Overall enterprise efficiency with controlled costs and optimal output
resulting in increased profitability from grassland and forage.
42 Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022OVERSEEDING GUIDE
Overseeding is an effective solution to improve old pasture by increasing yield
and quality.
1 SOIL TEST at least 6 months before. Check pH is 6-6.2 and P and K indices
are 2- or above.
2 CHECK COMPACTION using a spade chop a square in the grass about
30cm deep. On one side of the square put the spade in and prise out the
full sod. If the grass roots aren’t penetrating down further than 10cm then
you’ve got compaction. Another sign is if the soil is bone dry 7-15cm down.
Address this if compaction is over 10cm on clay soil, sward lift or mole
plough. On lighter land just sward lift.
3 WEED GRASSES If they make up more than 30% of the sward, harrow hard
to remove them. With a sward of more than 70% weed grasses the best
option is to reseed the sward.
4 CONTROL PERENNIAL WEEDS before seeding with a selective herbicide.
TIGHT GRAZE with sheep or cut. Afterwards scarify using a spring tine
5 harrow to open the sward up. This removes dead thatch and shallow rooted
weed grasses. Ensure the tines work the top 1cm tp create a tilth. Do not
spread slurry or fertilise before overseeding.
6 ROLL the sward to ensure good seed/soil contact to conserve moisture.
Good seed bed consolidation not only helps germination, this will reduce
the movement of leatherjackets within the soil.
7 CONTROL WEEDS after 4-6 weeks of sowing.
GRAZE LIGHTLY when the seedlings are 10cm high and continue at
8 frequent intervals until the plants are well established.
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Carr’s Billington Grass & Forage 2022 43SOIL MANAGEMENT
Soil condition affects the yield and quality of grass and forage crops,
directly influencing livestock performance and enterprise profitability.
SOIL SAMPLING around 25% of the farm annually will produce a more efficient
nutrient management plan contributing to overall efficiency. It identifies the soil
acidity and any shortfalls and surpluses in key nutrients, which when corrected
can improve grassland performance contributing to overall profitability.
Soil pH is vital, failure to correct soil acidity can cause a substantial yield loss and
a decline in soil quality and health.
• Target pH for grass is at least 6, and ideally 6.2 for grass and clover.
• pH 6 is ten times more acidic than pH 7, pH 5 is one hundred times more
acidic than pH 7 and so on.
• Optimal pH promotes the best and most balanced biological activity in the
soil (earthworms, bacteria and fungi) as well as nutrient utilisation.
• A neutral pH is essential for optimal nitrogen fixation by legumes.
Phosphate Aid in root development, rapid establishment of new
(P) seedlings
Potassium Transport nutrients around the plant, ensures efficient
(K) uptake of nitrogen and protein production
Supports nitrogen in protein production,
Sulphur (S)
improving the quality of grazing and silage
• Aim to maintain soil P and K levels at Index 2.
• Failure to maintain these levels of P & K and account for crop offtake can
reduce yields by 10%.
• 1 tonne of grass dry matter removes over 7kg P and over 27kg K.
• Adequate levels of S improve the nutrient balance and increase efficiency of
nutrient uptake by the grass.
• Applying S-containing fertilisers in a grazing regime can increase grass crude
protein (CP) content by 4%.
Refer to your FACTS trained Carr’s Billington representative to help
you make a nutrient management plan.
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