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SFI Grassland Seed Mix

Our SFI Grassland Mix supports Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) requirements for improved grassland habitat. These premium blends contain at least five grass species – excluding ryegrass – and aim to establish a diverse, permanent sward. Ideal for paddocks, field corners, margins, or in-field plots, they enhance soil health, biodiversity, and forage quality while meeting funding criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an SFI grassland mix?

A mix containing a minimum of five grass species (not including ryegrass) to establish a diverse, permanent grass sward.

Where can it be used?

Ideal for low-input pasture, field corners, wildlife margins, or permanent grassland under SFI.

When should I sow it?

Sow by early autumn within 12 months of SFI agreement start, or maintain existing eligible grassland.

How is it managed?

Maintain intact sward – cut or graze outside breeding season, remove cuttings, and avoid fertiliser or pesticide use over winter.

Can I reuse existing grassland?

Yes – existing diverse swards meeting requirements can be retained.

What are the benefits?

Supports biodiversity, provides forage, reduces erosion, improves soil structure, and meets SFI compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these mixes compliant with SFI or DEFRA schemes?

Yes, our SFI wildflower mixes are created to meet current DEFRA and stewardship scheme specifications – ideal for use in SFI and other agri-environmental programmes.

Where can I sow these mixes?

Common areas include buffer strips, field margins, headlands, pollinator habitats, and low-input grassland.

What species are included?

Mixes include native UK wildflowers such as birdsfoot trefoil, knapweed, yarrow, and clovers – selected for ecological value and scheme compliance.

How much seed do I need per hectare?

Sowing rates vary, but typical guidance is 10–15kg/ha for grass and wildflower mixes or 5kg/ha for flower-only blends.

When is the best time to sow?

Sow in spring or autumn for best establishment – conditions should be moist, and the ground should be weed-free and well-prepared.

Do these mixes need maintenance?

Yes, most SFI mixes benefit from cutting once or twice a year to encourage flowering and reduce grass dominance.

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