Put this herbal ley in last autumn for silage. At what stage should I be cutting it? Was planning to cut along with the rest of 1st cut at next weather window but a bit concerned that will kill some of the herbs.
Got some high cut skids for mower.
I'd suggest letting it grow considerably more than that first. Why sow expensive herb seed only to knock it back hard by cutting it early?View attachment 959446
Put this herbal ley in last autumn for silage. At what stage should I be cutting it? Was planning to cut along with the rest of 1st cut at next weather window but a bit concerned that will kill some of the herbs.
Got some high cut skids for mower.
YES I liked the CS opportunity, might give it a go in my next application.Hasn't been touched since put it in. It's looking a bit yellow but guess that's because it's been cold and legumes aren't kicking out any n yet.
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Put in stale seedbed after wheat.
Feeding it ourselves. We miss most of the summer rain and have got fed up of rye grass not growing in summer. So hopefully this will keep going and it helps that countryside stewardship paid for it
Just needs some Aftercut, to get it boosted...
Its had a dose of slurry
I figured that I've taken away 100 tonne of fodder therefore I need to replace it with poo! Afterall thats what happens when it is grazed. Although I only put about 70 tonne of poo back.I intend going round all my new HL this Autumn and get them properly analysed, and then again 2-3 years down the line, and see what is happening. They will get a tickle of FYM, as that is what I have here
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Cut it again today