Two Year Legume Fallow – Economy 20kg AB15 / NUM3 / CNUM3

Sowing Rate: 10kg per acre | 20kg bag covers approximately 2 acres

The Two Year Legume Fallow – Economy Seed Mix is a cost-effective, legume-rich seed mixture designed to establish a two-year legume fallow following harvest. The six-species formulation combines Berseem Clover, Crimson Clover, Vetch, Sainfoin, Alsike Clover and Sweet Yellow Blossom Clover to create a diverse flowering legume area.

Designed for UK farmers, landowners, estates, agronomists and agricultural environmental management professionals, this economy legume fallow mix provides an option for establishing dedicated environmental areas following harvest. The established fallow provides green cover through the winter months before flowering during spring and summer.

Vetch forms the largest component at 50%, supported by Crimson Clover at 20%, Berseem Clover and Sainfoin at 10% each, with Alsike Clover and Sweet Yellow Blossom Clover completing the formulation at 5% each.

The mixture has a stated height of 20–120cm and flowering period from May to September. Sow after harvest at 10kg per acre, using either broadcasting or shallow drilling followed by rolling. A 20kg bag covers approximately 2 acres at the recommended sowing rate.

Schemes

AB15 – Two Year Legume Fallow
NUM3 – Legume Fallow
CNUM3 – Legume Fallow

This specialist economy seed mix is intended for two-year legume fallow and associated agricultural environmental management applications. Always check the current requirements of the relevant SFI or Countryside Stewardship agreement before sowing, including requirements relating to species composition, establishment, location, duration and management.

Features & Benefits

• Economy two-year legume fallow seed mixture
• Cost-effective option for establishing a legume fallow
• Six flowering legume species
• Designed for two-year fallow establishment
• Suitable for sowing after harvest
• Provides green cover through the winter
• Produces flowering vegetation during spring and summer
• Stated flowering period of May–September
• Contains Vetch, Crimson Clover and Berseem Clover
• Includes Sainfoin, Alsike Clover and Sweet Yellow Blossom Clover
• Diverse six-species legume formulation
• Suitable for agricultural environmental management
• Suitable for broadcast sowing
• Can be shallow drilled followed by rolling
• Recommended sowing rate of 10kg/acre
• 20kg pack covers approximately 2 acres
• Two-year duration
• Suitable for AB15, NUM3 and CNUM3 applications where the mixture meets the applicable requirements

Applications

The Two Year Legume Fallow – Economy is intended for:

• Two-year legume fallows
• Legume fallow areas
• Post-harvest environmental areas
• Flowering legume areas
• Areas providing green cover during winter
• Agricultural environmental management
• Countryside Stewardship AB15 applications
• SFI NUM3 applications
• SFI CNUM3 applications
• Farm environmental management projects
• Areas requiring a two-year fallow
• Environmental areas where the mixture meets the applicable scheme requirements

Application Rate

10kg per acre

A 20kg pack covers approximately 2 acres at the recommended sowing rate.

Coverage is approximate and may vary according to ground conditions, seedbed preparation and establishment method.

When to Sow

After harvest

Establish by either:

• Broadcasting, or
• Shallow drilling followed by rolling

Use the establishment method appropriate to the field and prevailing ground conditions while following the requirements of the relevant environmental agreement.

Pack Size

20kg bag

Approximate coverage: 2 acres at 10kg/acre.

Seed Mixture

Key Species

Vetch – 50%
The principal component of the mixture, accounting for half of the formulation and forming the main legume element of the established fallow.

Crimson Clover – 20%
A significant flowering legume component contributing to the diversity of the two-year fallow mixture.

Berseem Clover – 10%
Included as part of the flowering legume component, adding further species diversity to the formulation.

Sainfoin – 10%
A flowering legume contributing to the six-species composition of the established fallow.

Alsike Clover – 5%
Adds further clover diversity to the legume-rich seed mixture.

Sweet Yellow Blossom Clover – 5%
Completes the six-species flowering legume formulation.

Economy Two Year Legume Fallow Seed Mix for UK Farms

The Two Year Legume Fallow – Economy provides a cost-effective option for farmers and landowners looking to establish a dedicated legume fallow following harvest. Its six-species formulation combines Vetch and several flowering clover and legume species.

The established area provides green cover through the winter months before flowering from May to September. This makes the mix suited to environmental areas managed as part of wider agricultural land management programmes, subject to the requirements of the relevant scheme or agreement.

At a sowing rate of 10kg per acre, one 20kg bag covers approximately 2 acres, making the pack suitable for both smaller environmental areas and larger-scale farm establishment.

Establishment

• Establish after harvest.
• Prepare the ground appropriately for the selected establishment method.
• Broadcast the seed evenly or shallow drill into the prepared area.
• Where shallow drilling is used, follow with rolling.
• Sow at 10kg per acre.
• One 20kg bag covers approximately 2 acres.
• Manage the established fallow in accordance with the applicable scheme or agreement.
• Always confirm current scheme requirements before sowing.

Specification