RESEED IT AND FEED IT – GET RESULTS FROM WHAT YOU SOW

BEFORE RESEEDING

Do you have a recent soil test result? It’s a vital starting point.
Take action if the pH is below 6.0. Target a pH of 6.2. Give lime plenty of time to work; if applied before reseeding 
ensure it can be cultivated in. Make sure P and K are supplied as needed. If K is index 0, apply a maximum of 80-90 kg/ 
ha at cultivation/planting and remainder later.
 


No nitrogen required for establishment
 *Keep rate lower if the sown sward is under competition from weeds/volunteers or existing sward
 

FEEDING THE NEW LEY
 Maintaining the nutrient status will help to retain the sown species, as well as optimising production. The 
establishment P and K can be deducted from the season’s requirement for silage, grazing or hay. But do add any P and K above this if required, to ensure the sward does not become deficient.

New leys are very likely to respond to sulphur so it is a vital addition  
Grass-clover swards – N isn’t always needed, although White Clover can cope with some, ensure the P and K is replenished, manures are useful here. A sulphur source without N would be a great extra addition.

Grazing
Aim for moderate but regular N dressings rather than big doses, 30-40 kg N/ha for first & second dressing, then around 30kg/ha. Include Sulphur at 40-60 kg SO3 /ha over the season, to a maximum of 125kg/ha. Sulphur will help increase yield, sugar and protein and may enhance plant disease resistance.