AB16 - Autumn Sown Bumble Bird Mix
The AB16 - Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix option continues to be popular with farmers and brings a diverse range of species and benefits to wildlife. The mix of cereals and seed-bearing plants with pollen and nectar rich species ensure this mix benefits birds, pollinators and insects alike. Buy online, apply for a trade account (we review all applications within one working day) or get in touch to place an order through your buying group. You can also request a catalogue to view our full range.
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Use this mixture for AHW1 (2024) Sustainable Farming Incentive, and Countryside Stewardship AB16 (Bumblebird Mix), to provide an abundant supply of small seeds during the winter months for farmland birds such as finches and corn buntings.
- Provides pollen and nectar-rich flowers for pollinating and beneficial insects including bees, butterflies and hoverflies
- Use for static implementation of AHW1 Bumblebird Mix
- Sow in autumn for optimum establishment
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): AHW1 CAHL2 AHL2
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS8 GS14 AB9 AB16
- Contains: 34% Winter Triticale, 34% Winter Wheat, 8% Linseed, 7% Common Vetch, 5% Crimson Clover, 3% Gold of Pleasure, 2% Fodder Radish, 2% Kale, 1% Alsike Clover, 1% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 1% Lucerne, 1% Phacelia, 1% Red Clover
- Sowing rate: 50kg/ha. Pack size: 20kg