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Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix – AB1 / AHL1 / CAHL1

Grass-free pollen and nectar flower seed mix for CSS AB1, AHL1 and CAHL1, containing 14 flowering species for establishment in blocks or strips.

The Pollen & Nectar Flower Seed Mix is a grass-free rotational nectar-rich seed mixture designed for establishing flowering areas in blocks or strips. The mixture contains ten legume species alongside four herb and wildflower species, providing a diverse flowering sward intended to provide food resources for beneficial pollinators and encourage natural crop pest predators.

The mixture contains a high proportion of flowering legumes, including Spring Vetch, Red Clover, Lucerne, Crimson Clover, Berseem Clover, Sainfoin, Yellow Trefoil, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover and Alsike Clover. Oxeye Daisy, Yarrow, Wild Carrot and Knapweed provide additional flowering diversity.

The mixture is specified for CSS AB1, AHL1 and CAHL1 applications. Sow in early spring at 5kg per acre, establishing the mixture in blocks or strips. The stated flowering period is May to September, with plants reaching approximately 10–150cm depending on species and growing conditions.

Core Species, Colours and Flowering Period

Species Composition Flowering / colour
Spring Vetch 40.00% Purple/blue
Red Clover 10.00% Red/pink
Lucerne 5.00% Purple
Crimson Clover 8.00% Crimson/red
Berseem Clover 10.00% White/cream
Sainfoin 10.00% Pink
Yellow Trefoil 2.00% Yellow
Birdsfoot Trefoil 2.00% Yellow
Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover 5.00% Yellow
Alsike Clover 5.00% White/pink
Oxeye Daisy 1.00% White
Yarrow 0.50% White/pink
Wild Carrot 1.00% White
Knapweed 0.50% Purple/pink

Overall flowering period: May–September.

Seed Mixture

Species Composition
Spring Vetch 40.00%
Red Clover 10.00%
Lucerne 5.00%
Crimson Clover 8.00%
Berseem Clover 10.00%
Sainfoin 10.00%
Yellow Trefoil 2.00%
Birdsfoot Trefoil 2.00%
Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover 5.00%
Alsike Clover 5.00%
Oxeye Daisy 1.00%
Yarrow 0.50%
Wild Carrot 1.00%
Knapweed 0.50%
Total 100%
  • Suitable for CSS AB1 – Nectar flower mix.
  • Suitable for AHL1 – Pollen and nectar flower mix, where the mixture meets the applicable requirements.
  • Suitable for CAHL1 – Pollen and nectar flower mix, subject to the current scheme specification.
  • This is a grass-free flowering seed mixture.
  • Sow in early spring.
  • Establish in blocks or strips.
  • Sow at the recommended rate of 5kg/acre.
  • Prepare the ground to provide a suitable seedbed for small flower seeds.
  • Aim for good seed-to-soil contact following sowing.
  • Avoid burying the seed too deeply.
  • Allow the flowering species sufficient time to establish before carrying out management operations.
  • Manage the established area in accordance with the requirements of the applicable environmental land management action.
  • The stated flowering period is May to September.
  • Always check the current requirements of the relevant CSS, SFI or environmental land management agreement before establishment and management.

Colours

The mixture produces a range of red, pink, yellow, white and purple flowers, depending on species, establishment conditions and flowering season.

  • Pollen and nectar flower seed mix
  • Rotational nectar-rich seed mixture
  • Grass-free formulation
  • Contains 14 flowering species
  • Contains 10 legume species
  • Contains 4 herb and wildflower species
  • Designed for establishment in blocks or strips
  • Intended to provide food for beneficial pollinators
  • Intended to encourage natural crop pest predators
  • Includes Spring Vetch, Red Clover, Lucerne and Sainfoin
  • Includes Crimson Clover, Berseem Clover and Alsike Clover
  • Includes Yellow Trefoil, Birdsfoot Trefoil and Sweet Yellow Berseem Clover
  • Includes Oxeye Daisy, Yarrow, Wild Carrot and Knapweed
  • Flowering period May–September
  • Height approximately 10–150cm
  • Early spring establishment
  • Sowing rate 5kg/acre

Core species, colours and flowering period

Location overview Blocks or strips within suitable agricultural land
Shade tolerance Best established in full sun or areas with good sunlight
Soil type Suitable for a range of agricultural soils where a suitable seedbed can be prepared
Soil fertility Suitable for agricultural soils; avoid excessive fertility where it may encourage unwanted vigorous vegetation
Moisture Establish where there is adequate soil moisture and suitable drainage

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