BS Economy Horse Paddock Grass Seed

How to sow a new Paddock

1 – Clear the area
Clear the area and remove any stones, weeds and other debris.

2 – Improve the soil
Harrow over the area to loosen the top layer and remove any dead material.

3 – Allow the soil to settle
If possible, leave the soil for a week to allow a flush of weeds to come through; remove before sowing.

4 – Buy your paddock seed
Choose the right paddock seed for your area – horses that are prone to laminitis will need a ryegrass free mixture.

5 – Sowing the paddock seed
Economy Horse Paddock Grass Seed is sown at 12kg/ac. Sow the paddock seed, this can be done by drilling just under the soil surface or by broadcasting. A spreader can be used for even application.

6 – Roll the grass seed in
Lightly harrow and roll in the seeds to make contact with the soil.

7 – Water
If going through a period of drought, if possible, water the area in the evenings. If regular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.

8 – Grazing
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 7-10 days. Once it is around 3-4 months old, the area can be grazed.

 How to repair an existing paddock

1 – Prepare the existing grass
Tightly graze or cut down the existing grass to open up the sward.

2 – Improve the soil
Harrow over the area to loosen the top layer.

3 – Buy your paddock seed
Choose the right paddock seed for your area – horses that are prone to laminitis will need a ryegrass free mixture.

4 – Seed Rate
For overseeding, Economy Horse Paddock Grass Seed can be sown at 6kg/ac if there is over 50% coverage of existing grass.

5 – Sowing the paddock seed
Sow the paddock seed, this can be done by drilling just under the soil surface or by broadcasting. A spreader can be used for even application.

6 – Roll the grass seed in
Lightly harrow and roll in the seeds to make contact with the soil.

7 – Water
If going through a period of drought, if possible, water the area in the evenings. If regular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.

8 – Grazing
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 7-10 days. Once it is around 3-4 months old, the area can be grazed.