AB1
NECTAR FLOWER MIXES: SUITABLE FOR MID-TIER AB1 (£739/HA)
THE FOLLOWING MIXES ARE ALL STEWARDSHIP COMPLIANT
NECTAR-RICH BRONZE
- Standard nectar mix for the new Mid-Tier CS
- Contains sainfoin, winter vetch, alsike clover, red clover, birdsfoot trefoil, lucerne, musk mallow, yarrow
- Seed treatment – nitrogen gold inoculum (lucerne)
- Bag size – 15kg (hectare)
NECTAR-RICH GOLD
- Slightly taller variety but stands well
- Contains sainfoin, winter vetch, red clover, birdsfoot trefoil, alsike clover, crimson clover, lucerne, black medic, black knapweed, yarrow
- Seed treatment – nitrogen gold inoculum (lucerne)
- Bag size – 15kg (hectare)
CELTIC MIX
- The Oakbank slant on the new AB1 option provides a bit more winter cover with the inclusion of chicory and summer cover in year 1 by adding mustard
- Contains lucerne, Antler chicory, sweet fennel, hairy vetch, crimson clover , mustard, yarrow, sainfoin, oxeye daisy
- Seed treatment – nitrogen gold inoculum (lucerne)
- Bag size – 12kg (hectare)
OAKBANK HONEY BEE MIX
- Several bee-keepers have asked us for a Stewardship compliant mix containing species favoured by honey bees so here it is
- Contains borage, phacelia, sweet clover, alsike clover, red clover, black knapweed, selfheal, yarrow
- Seed treatment – recleaned only
- Bag size – 6kg (half hectare)