The Traditional Meadow Paddock Seed is a low-sugar, ryegrass-free mixture designed for high-traffic areas, patch repair, and creating a durable, horse-friendly pasture. It’s ideal for Good-Doers and horses prone to Laminitis, offering a resilient and long-lasting pasture solution that promotes healthy grazing.
Key Features:
- Low-Sugar Blend: Tailored for horses requiring lower sugar intake, such as Good-Doers and those at risk of Laminitis.
- Ryegrass-Free: Ensures safe grazing for sensitive horses while offering comparable persistence with alternative grasses.
- Durable and Hardy: Suitable for high-traffic areas and patch repairs, maintaining a healthy and resilient paddock.
- Drought-Tolerant: Includes fescues known for their excellent persistence and resistance to dry conditions.
Grass Mix Composition:
- 20% Meadow Fescue: Provides a dense, nutrient-rich base for grazing.
- 10% Tall Fescue: Adds strength and durability to high-traffic areas.
- 2% Common Bent: Contributes to a fine-textured, attractive sward.
- 15% Timothy: Offers excellent grazing quality and palatability for horses.
- 30% Creeping Red Fescue: Ensures dense ground cover and supports recovery in worn areas.
- 15% Sheeps Fescue: A resilient grass variety for tough conditions.
- 8% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass: Improves the sward's overall texture and longevity.
Sowing Guidelines:
- Sowing Rate: 30-40 grams per square meter.
- Ideal for patch repairs, creating new pastures, or rejuvenating existing paddocks.
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Benefits:
- Hard-Wearing: Specifically formulated for areas of heavy use by horses.
- Persistent Growth: Offers long-lasting performance even under challenging conditions.
- Laminitis-Friendly: Provides peace of mind for owners of sensitive horses.
- Low Maintenance: Slow-growing fescues reduce frequent cutting while maintaining a lush appearance.
- Drought Resistant: Performs well in dry conditions, ensuring a reliable pasture during warmer months.
Packaging Note: Packaging may vary, but the quality of this expert blend remains consistent.
Perfect For:
- Paddock patch repairs and reseeding high-use areas.
- Good-Doer horses or those needing low-sugar diets.
- Laminitis-prone horses, ensuring safe and healthy grazing.
- Maintaining a resilient and attractive pasture in dry or heavy-traffic conditions.
This carefully crafted Traditional Meadow Paddock Seed is a must-have for horse owners seeking a safe, durable, and productive pasture solution.