Recommend me a gamecrop mix

[Bowderdale]

I’m currently ploughing 2 acres out for a gamecrop, I’ve previously had Reed canary grass and chicory in it but looking for a 1 season cover mix that will provide season long flushing cover, maize or kale won’t grow in it as I’ve tried. It’s in a northern area and semi exposed to the wind, any recommendations would be great.

 

[Tim.243]

I’m currently ploughing 2 acres out for a gamecrop, I’ve previously had Reed canary grass and chicory in it but looking for a 1 season cover mix that will provide season long flushing cover, maize or kale won’t grow in it as I’ve tried. It’s in a northern area and semi exposed to the wind, any recommendations would be great.

You local seed merchant will be the best as they should know the ground....

 

[Lancaster]

I’m currently ploughing 2 acres out for a gamecrop, I’ve previously had Reed canary grass and chicory in it but looking for a 1 season cover mix that will provide season long flushing cover, maize or kale won’t grow in it as I’ve tried. It’s in a northern area and semi exposed to the wind, any recommendations would be great.

Try a mix of "Pheasant and Finch" and "Kwik fix".

 

[Gamekeeperwill]

Miscanthus grass

 

[Tim.243]

Miscanthus grass

• Establishment costs for miscanthus are high, at about £1,800ha (excluding fencing), but the ongoing management costs are relatively low, according to the Agricultural Budgeting and Costings Book.
• Terravesta, which offers growers long-term contracts to grow and sell the crop, suggests growers can make an average net profit of of £530.85/ha over a 15-year period based on a mature yield of 14/t/ha.
• There is currently no specific grant funding available to help pay for establishment.
• The crop is estimated to have an average lifespan of 15 years, with peak yields achieved from year four onwards ranging from 9-12t/ha on light land to 12-18t/ha on medium to heavy land.

 

[Goingback]

• Establishment costs for miscanthus are high, at about £1,800ha (excluding fencing), but the ongoing management costs are relatively low, according to the Agricultural Budgeting and Costings Book.
• Terravesta, which offers growers long-term contracts to grow and sell the crop, suggests growers can make an average net profit of of £530.85/ha over a 15-year period based on a mature yield of 14/t/ha.
• There is currently no specific grant funding available to help pay for establishment.
• The crop is estimated to have an average lifespan of 15 years, with peak yields achieved from year four onwards ranging from 9-12t/ha on light land to 12-18t/ha on medium to heavy land.

Ours has been in for well over 20 years and is still going great. relatively maintenance free and very good cover.

 

[jall55]

I suggest planting something that will also help the little birds
Something like Kings Highland Mix

 

[Wilbur]

Won’t whatever you put in be choked out with the canary grass,w

 

[sh1kar]

Works well for me

https://www.kingscrops.co.uk/products/product/30-wildlife-winter-holding-cover

 

[Magnificent 7]

Utopia

 

[GWP]

Buck thorn pheasants and deer love it

 

[Lace1978]

Give oakbank a call they will recommend a mix to suit your ground and needs and they are a great company to deal with !!