Small leaf size Aber white clover varieties combined with a medium leaf size variety provide a blend suitable for sheep systems, ranging from continuous to rotational grazing on either upland or lowland farms. Inclusion of the new hybrid white clover AberLasting, the first to be developed with rhizomatous root characteristics, gives increased persistency and drought tolerance. Benefits of AberClover Blends Boosts output of milk and meat from forage Improves soil structure Improves the quality of grazing Helps to maintain a balanced grass/clover sward Performs reliably on most soil types and under most management systems Tolerates moderately high applications of nitrogen fertiliser Reduces fertiliser requirements % Variety 25% AberVantage (small-medium leaf) 30% AberLasting (small-medium leaf) 30% AberAce (small leaf) 15% AberDai (medium leaf) Sowing rate 2.5kg/ha (1.0kg/acre) Sowing time March/April or August/mid-September Sowing depth 15mm (½ inch) or broadcast Sowing instructions – Drill into a fine tilth – Moist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C) – Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact Additional comments Where overseeding, increase seed rate to a minimum of 3.7kg/ha (1.5kg/acre) Prices: £43.50 5kg pack. Prices include postage. image supplied by Germinal Please contact us to discuss your needs - 01786 834422.
