HF Seeds Brochure 2020—Page 4

HF Seeds Brochure 2020Mixture Quality G ood grass mixture design begins with the assessment of individual variety characteristics and then uses this information to combine mixture components in different proportions to produce the best possible mixture for the intended duration and purpose of the final sward. High yields of dry matter will always be one of the most important considerations, along with sward density and digestibility. It is important to also consider the ability of the mixture to perform under stress, drought or otherwise, its palatability and how resistant the mixture is to certain diseases – such as crown rust, mildew and increasingly dreschlera. Winter hardiness and density are the two main contributing factors leading to good persistency. HF Seeds mixtures are renowned for their persistency across harsh northern areas and their longevity, due to consistent performance over many years. 04 Germination There is a minimum germination for all certified seed used in the UK, but these standards are actually quite low. HF Seed varieties are selected from our own seed stocks that are at least 10% higher germination than the UK certification minimum standard. More live seeds in every bag is very important in producing dense, long lasting swards. Species UK Minimum Germination HF Minimum Germination HF Average 2019 Germination Italian Ryegrass Perennial Ryegrass Timothy 75.0% 80.0% 80.0% 90.0% 90.0% 90.0% 91.0% 94.0% 95.0% Purity UK grass seed certification also allows the possibility of the presence of relatively high levels of serious grassland weeds. At HF Seeds we impose our own freedom from weeds standards, which are unequalled elsewhere. This table shows the potential number of weed seeds which could be sown (per acre) each time a field is reseeded. The advantages of HF Seeds rigorous purity standards are easy to see. Possible Weed Seed Numbers per acre Docks Couch Blackgrass UK Minimum Purity Standard 1,250 30,000 25,000 HF Minimum Purity Standard 0 2,500 2,500Page 3Page 5

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HF Seeds brochure 2020 brings to you the very best of grass mixtures with the variety to suit every need. We also supply forage crops.

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