Bronze Circle is a similar mixture to Gold Circle, just without the white clover.
The removal of Clover allows for an additional kilo of Perennial Ryegrass to be added to the bag, which increases Perennial Ryegrass seeds/m2 to 107%, over that of a conventional Clover mixture.
| SPECIES | UK CERTIFIED SEED LEGAL MINIMUM | CIRCLE LEYS TARGET |
|---|---|---|
| Perennial Ryegrass | 80% | 90% + |
| Italian Ryegrass | 75% | 85% + |
| Hybrid Ryegrass | 75% | 85% + |
| SPECIES | UK CERTIFIED SEED LEGAL MINIMUM | HVS | CIRCLE LEYS TARGET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perennial Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
| Italian Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
| Hybrid Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
Bronze Circle is a similar mixture to Gold Circle, just without the white clover.
The removal of Clover allows for an additional kilo of Perennial Ryegrass to be added to the bag, which increases Perennial Ryegrass seeds/m2 to 107%, over that of a conventional Clover mixture.
• Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) 450 seeds/m2
• Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 220 seeds/m2
• Late Perennial Ryegrass (Dip) 450 seeds/m2
• Late Perennial Ryegrass (Tet) 150 seeds/m2
• Timothy 620 seeds/m2
To improve establishment, most Circle Leys are treated with a GPA and Seed Film Coating as standard.
GPA (Growth Promoting Agent) is a researched blend of nutrients essential for plant growth. These stimulate seedling germination, particularly under stress conditions and also encourage larger root systems, enabling the plants to absorb soil nutrients more efficiently.
Seed Film Coating is a technique that forms a polymer film around the seed in which a range of conventional and innovative seed treatments can be carried. Seed Film Coating offers a number of major benefits to the seed and its application.
• Accurate application of GPA seed treatment
• Increased efficacy of the GPA
• Less dust in the seed
• Improved establishment
Mixture trialling
Nickerson believe in the importance of mixture trialling. Recommended Lists from DARD, NIAB and SAC are used as a starting point, but these take little account of how individual varieties perform when grown together in a farmer’s grass ley. This is where Nickerson research begins.
Mixture trialling is the key to ensuring that only the very best grass mixtures find their way onto your farm.
Highest seed standards possible
Good establishment is essential to achieve full production potential. Poor establishment results in weed invasion, increased poaching and loss of yield. Seed of the highest quality is therefore critical to achieve good establishment.
| SPECIES | UK CERTIFIED SEED LEGAL MINIMUM | CIRCLE LEYS TARGET |
|---|---|---|
| Perennial Ryegrass | 80% | 90% + |
| Italian Ryegrass | 75% | 85% + |
| Hybrid Ryegrass | 75% | 85% + |
Germination standards achieved by Circle Leys
| SPECIES | UK CERTIFIED SEED LEGAL MINIMUM | HVS | CIRCLE LEYS TARGET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perennial Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
| Italian Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
| Hybrid Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
Nickerson purity standards are higher than the UK certified seed legal minimum and HVS
