I am taking back in hand 60 acres of grass land that has been rented out for a number of years.
It is in an arable to grassland reversion scheme under an HLS scheme that has a couple of years to run. As such it is not a new ley and is a species rich sward with only a little clover in it.
It can't be grazed over winter and has been used for haylage production in recent years. Lots going to a local big stable. Typically 2 cuts a year though it has stretched to 3 in some years. Quality seems fine given the repeated demand for it.
Soil is light mainly red sandstone based but a decent depth. Can burn up if we get it very hot. Soil indices and pH is fine and nothing to worry about
I am not up to speed on Fert requirements for grass.
I am guessing something generic like 20:10:10 now to kick it of but at what Kg/Ha?
Then after first cut something to replace the carried of K I am guessing. Something like Kaynitro Sulphur N:K:S?? Again how much is needed?
Thanks in advance.
It is in an arable to grassland reversion scheme under an HLS scheme that has a couple of years to run. As such it is not a new ley and is a species rich sward with only a little clover in it.
It can't be grazed over winter and has been used for haylage production in recent years. Lots going to a local big stable. Typically 2 cuts a year though it has stretched to 3 in some years. Quality seems fine given the repeated demand for it.
Soil is light mainly red sandstone based but a decent depth. Can burn up if we get it very hot. Soil indices and pH is fine and nothing to worry about
I am not up to speed on Fert requirements for grass.
I am guessing something generic like 20:10:10 now to kick it of but at what Kg/Ha?
Then after first cut something to replace the carried of K I am guessing. Something like Kaynitro Sulphur N:K:S?? Again how much is needed?
Thanks in advance.