A blend of 4 intermediate heading varieties that is formulated for an intensive silage situation.
This mix is used where the first cut silage is to be taken by mid-May and subsequent cuts afterwards.
All varieties have compact heading dates to ensure quality and dense swards for superb silage.
2.5 kg Aberclyde (T)
2.5 kg Barwave (T)
4.0 kg Abermagic (D)
3.0kg Aberwolf (D)
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH CLOVER
KEY FEATURES
Aberclyde (T):
The top variety on the Teagasc PPI at €253, when doing an intensive silage mix Aberclyde must be used.
Consistent growth figures across the season which guarantees good yields in either a 2 or 3 cut silage system.
Excellent variety for grazing afterwards with 4 stars for grazing utilization.
Barwave (T):
Another intermediate heading variety with exceptional spring growth with a score of €93.00.
Earliest heading tetraploid variety in its category allowing you to take an early cut of silage in early to mid-May.
Abermagic (D):
Intermediate heading diploid that yields well in the Autumn.
Combined with the above two varieties will ensure yield in the 3rd cut.
DMD is very good and the highest in its category.
Aberwolf (D):
Slightly later heading date (30th May) than the above varieties.
Highest silage score of any intermediate diploid variety.
Excellent ground cover which ensures persistency in the sward.
