Basic Equine Pasture (EP1)

Name: Basic Equine Pasture (EP1)
Brand: The Grass Seed Store
SKU: GSS-EP1
Price: 4.23 GBP
Availability: InStock

£84.60

Create a durable, hard-wearing horse pasture that stands up to daily grazing and hoof traffic.
This fast-establishing ryegrass mix is designed for UK paddocks, producing a strong, reliable sward suitable for both grazing and hay production. Ideal for new pasture or improving existing fields.

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Contents ( 1.00 kg )

40% CHATSWORTH certified Perennial Ryegrass
40% OAKPARK certified Late Per. Ryegrass
10% MAXIMA certified Strong Fescue
10% RASANT certified Timothy

Contents per acre ( 14.00 kg )

40% CHATSWORTH certified Perennial Ryegrass
40% OAKPARK certified Late Per. Ryegrass
10% MAXIMA certified Strong Fescue
10% RASANT certified Timothy

Contents per hectare ( 35.00 kg )

40% CHATSWORTH certified Perennial Ryegrass
40% OAKPARK certified Late Per. Ryegrass
10% MAXIMA certified Strong Fescue
10% RASANT certified Timothy

Contents ( 20.00 kg )

40% CHATSWORTH certified Perennial Ryegrass
40% OAKPARK certified Late Per. Ryegrass
10% MAXIMA certified Strong Fescue
10% RASANT certified Timothy

SKU: GSS-EP1

Category: Store Sales

Summary: An Economy Permanent Horse Pasture grass seed mixture designed for durable long-term grazing and forage production, providing persistent grass cover, fast recovery from grazing, and reliable establishment across most soil types.

Permanent Horse Pasture grass seed mixtures must provide:

Persistent and durable grass species
Excellent results on most soil types
Reliability from early and late season sowings
Suitable varieties for pasture overseeding or repair
Quick recovery times from cropping or hard grazing
Responsive growth to fertiliser inputs
Suitable forage for Haylage or Hay production

Our Economy Permanent Horse Pasture is blended from the most common and practical agricultural forage species used for long term grazing.

We avoid the inclusion of clover, high sugar hybrid and/or cheap amenity (dwarf) perennial ryegrass varieties and make speed of establishment, ground cover, sward persistence and the ability to recover from grazing the top priorities so the end user has a basic but durable and usable grass sward.

For new pasture the seeds are best broadcast sown over a well prepared, loose seedbed, lightly harrowed or raked and then rolled or firmed down in any way to put the seeds into intimate contact with the soil and soil moisture.

Germination and establishment thereafter are reliant on ambient temperature, available moisture and soil fertility.

Ryegrass based Permanent Horse Pasture has the advantage of being very responsive to fertiliser inputs should higher grass yields for hard grazing, hay or haylage production be required.

Best suited for: Economical long-term horse grazing systems where a durable, persistent pasture is required with reliable establishment, good regrowth after grazing and suitability for general forage production across most soil types.

SOWING GUIDE

The area/s to be sown should be cultivated to produce a firm, weed free seedbed clear of large stones, roots and any other loose debris.
Harrow or rake over the surface to create a thin layer of fine, loose soil (tilth) approximately 10- 25mm (1/2” – 1”) deep.
Evenly machine broadcast the seeds at 14.00 kg per acre (35.00 kg per hectare 3.5 grams per square metre) or apply 20.00 kg per acre if sowing by hand.
After sowing, gently work the applied seeds into the loose tilth a little with a light harrow or firm rake.
Finally, use a light weight (for clay ground) to medium weight (free draining ground) flat roller to squeeze the seeds and tilth down into the prepared seedbed.
This method ensures the horse pasture seeds are evenly spread, set at different depths and in good contact with the soil. All of the above helps to anchor the seeds in to position (so as not to float away during heavy or persistent rainfall) and to maintain persistent soil to seed moisture transfer for more even germination.Grass seeds may also be surface sown however, germination may be uneven and significantly slower particularly during periods of prolonged sunny, dry or windy weather even with regular irrigation

Summer FAQs for Basic Equine Pasture (EP1)

Successful germination and establishment of this seed mixture relies heavily on available moisture, especially in warm conditions. Ensuring intimate contact with soil and sufficient moisture is crucial for the pasture to take hold.

Yes, this seed mixture is designed for durable long-term forage production and is specifically noted as suitable for Haylage or Hay production. Its blend of common agricultural species supports these uses.