Establishment of a successful Game Cover crop requires the same level of attention to detail that a conventional agricultural crop requires.
Criteria to consider:
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Soil test: pH, Phosphate, Potash and Clubroot if necessary. |
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Apply lime to achieve pH of 6.0 - 6.5 |
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Apply adequate quantities of NPK fertiliser (crops such as kale are highly dependent on adequate nitrogen being applied) |
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Seedbed preparation: Small seeds require a very fine tilth in order to germinate. |
Sowing depth
Small seeds - Shallow
Large seeds - Deeper
Mixture compatibility
All too often game cover mixtures contain
seeds of incompatible sowing depths and timing.
Weed Control
Pest Control
Seed treatment
To assist in control of flea beetle:
Ultrastrike™- Bittern
Combicoat - Keeper
- Caledonian
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