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SFI Herbal Ley Mixes

Our SFI Herbal Ley Mixes combine grasses, legumes, and herbs in a multi-species blend to meet Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) requirements for herbal ley establishment. Designed for 3-year SFI actions (SAM3/CSAM3), they support forage, soil health, biodiversity, and drought resilience. Mixes typically include at least one grass species, two legumes, and two herb/wildflower species as mandatory components – with many richer blends following voluntary guidance of 5 grasses, 3 legumes, and 5 herbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What defines an SFI herbal ley mix?

It must include at least one grass, two legumes, and two herbs/wildflowers. Richer mixes often have 5 grasses, 3 legumes, and 5 herbs for better results.

When should I sow it?

Sow in spring or early autumn when soil temperatures exceed 7?°C, and establish the ley in year one.

How long must it be maintained?

Maintain for at least 3 years, with a rest from cutting or grazing during May–July flowering.

Can I graze or cut it?

Yes – permitted, as long as sward integrity is maintained and no excessive fertiliser or pesticides are used.

What are the benefits?

Provides diverse forage, builds soil structure, improves fertility, supports pollinators and microbes, and earns SFI payments.

How do I manage fertiliser?

Avoid inorganic nitrogen over 40kg/ha/year. Control weeds with spot treatment only.

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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