Aber HSG 1 Milk and Meat Production
Aber HSG 1 is a long-term, general purpose mixture for milk and meat production
Ideal for grazing, the mixture also offers the potential for a heavy silage cut in late May. Ideally suited for set stocking, it can be grazed with cattle, ewes or used to finish lambs. Aber HSG 1 produces a dense sward which will resist poaching and with good management will maintain its quality for 5-7 years. Puna II perennial chicory can be included for added drought tolerance and sward variety.
Key benefits in summary
- Combines an outstanding grazing yield and grazing D-value
- 100% Aber HSG grasses
- The correct balance of diploid and tetraploid varieties
- High palatability and increased dry matter intakes
- Reduced nitrogen losses to the environment
| Kg/acre | Variety | Type | Heading Date |
| 3.0 | AberWolf | Perennial Ryegrass | 26 May |
| 3.0 | AberMagic | Perennial Ryegrass | 27 May |
| 3.0 | AberGreen | Perennial Ryegrass | 28 May |
| 4.0 | AberGain | Perennial Ryegrass (T) | 03 Jun |
| 1.0 | AberPasture | White Clover Blend | |
| 14.0 |
| Sowing rate | 34.5kg/ha (14kg/acre) |
| Sowing time | March/April or August/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
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| Additional comments | Where clovers or herbs are included, sow no later than mid-September |