Selecting the right mixture
The duration of a grass mixture is mainly dependent on two factors: the component varieties and the management regime. Varieties giving higher yields can often be less persistent, so there is a balance to consider between these two important characteristics.
Factors such as species compatibility, reaction of blends to different management systems and tolerance of species and varieties to special soil and climatic conditions have to be taken into account.
Mixture |
Duration (years) |
Mainly Cutting |
Dual purpose |
Intensive grazing |
Extensive grazing |
| Balvenie™ | 1-1.15 |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Tantallon® | 2-3 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Red Tantallon® | 2-3 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Airlie™ | 3-4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Duart™ | 4-7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Greenan™ | 4-7 |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Carrick™ | 4-7 |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Edzell® | 4-7 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Hermitage™ | 7 plus |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Brodie™ | 7 plus |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Dundas® | 4-7 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Mingary® | 7 plus |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fyvie™ | 7 plus |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Rejuvenation | To
put new life and vigour into ageing swards
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