Elite Long Term Seed Mixes
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MOST POPULAR DAIRY MIX
Balanced Grass & Clover Base: Carefully blended to provide both feed volume and long-term pasture resilience.
High Clover Content: A strong 20% clover base enhances protein levels and promotes natural nitrogen fixation, improving soil fertility.
Hardy Perennial Component: Includes Matrix, a durable perennial ryegrass known for persistence and reliability across seasons.
Optional Additions: Choose to include Chicory (6%) or Plantain (3%) for added mineral content and improved animal health.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 40% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 15% / Stamina Perennial Ryegrass 15% / Rocket Grass Diploid Italian 10% / Paeroa Red Clover 8%/ Pinnacle White Clover 6% / Hardy White Clover 6% / OPTIONAL: Chicory 6% (extra $1.50/kg) / or Plantain 3% (extra 45c/kg)
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Rocket grass helps with winter growth
- Long-Lasting Feed Supply: Designed for longevity and consistent productivity across grazing seasons.
- Natural Fertility Boost: Clover-driven nitrogen fixation reduces fertiliser dependency and enhances soil structure.
- High Feed Quality: Produces dense, protein-rich pasture with good sugar levels for optimal animal condition.
PERSISTENCE WITH PERFORMANCE
Balanced Grass Base: Combines Saxon Perennial Ryegrass with Matrix Diploid Perennial and Active Long Rotation Hybrid for strong persistence and seasonal flexibility.
High-Performing Legumes: A blend of Pinnacle & Hardy White Clover and Paeroa & Hamua Red Clover ensures good nitrogen fixation, improved feed quality, and consistent regrowth.
Nutritive Herbs: Drover Plantain and Sargent Chicory support animal health through deep-rooted mineral uptake and excellent palatability.
Hardy & Persistent: Includes Matrix, a proven perennial ryegrass known for its strong tillering, durability, and ability to perform under pressure
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 44% / Matrix Perennial Ryegrass20% / Cantina Tetrapoild Perennial Ryegrass 10% / Paeroa red clover 8%/ Pinnacle white clover 6% / Hardy white clover 6% / Drover plantain 3% / Sargent Chicory 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| establishment speed | Medium |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Ideal for Sheep, Beef & Deer: Supports rapid liveweight gain and quality milk production.
- Enhanced Soil & Animal Health: Deep tap roots from plantain and chicory help access subsoil nutrients and minerals, boosting trace elements like calcium, magnesium, sodium, copper, and selenium.
- Quality Nutrition Year-Round: High-sugar ryegrasses and nutrient-rich legumes deliver digestible energy and carbohydrates for optimum animal performance.
- Sustainable Pasture System: Legume content improves soil fertility naturally, reducing nitrogen fertiliser needs.
DIVERSITY THAT DELIVERS
Diverse Grass Base: Includes a range of proven perennial ryegrasses and high-producing Italian ryegrasses (Saxon, Fascinate, Matrix, Foxtrot) for consistent year-round performance.
Comprehensive Legume Component: Features a broad spectrum of clovers (White, Red, Persian, Sub, Balansa) and other legumes (Lotus, Burr Medics) to enhance nitrogen fixation and feed quality.
Nutritive Herb Blend: Contains chicory, plantain, parsley, tansy, sorrel, and salad burnet, promoting animal health and mineral uptake.
Adapted for Variable Conditions: Mix includes species like Cocksfoot and Timothy for persistence and tolerance under dry or challenging conditions.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 34% / Matrix Perennial Ryegrass / 9% Cantina Perennial ryegrass / Crown Royal cocksfoot 6% / Timothy 3% / Fascinate tetraploid Italian 9% / BAP annual clovers 7% / Pinnacle white clover 6% / Paeroa red clover 4% / Sargent chicory 4% / Burr Medics & Lotus 4% / Drover Plantain 3% / health herbs 2%
| Persistence | 4+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 28 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Extended Seasonal Growth: The mix provides valuable feed on the shoulders of the season, maintaining productivity when single-species pastures slow down.
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Improved Animal Nutrition: The variety of grasses, clovers, and herbs ensures a nutritionally balanced diet, enhancing animal performance and palatability.
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Enhanced Soil Health: Different root structures draw nutrients from various soil depths, improving nutrient cycling and soil resilience.
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Sustainable Production: Legumes naturally fix nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser inputs.
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Resilience and Reliability: The wide species range ensures greater persistence through variable weather, pests, and grazing pressures.
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We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
