All MoreGrass organic seed is compliant with EU organic regulations and is fully certified by the EU approved organic certification body LACON. Many of the basic principals remain the same for organic farming as with conventional farming. There are some important differences, most noticeably fertilizers and herbicides for weed control are not allowed.
Organic seed mixtures
All MoreGrass organic seed mixtures comply with EU organic regulations an contain a minimum of 70 % certified organic seed.
Organic Coated Clover
Organic Coated Clover has the same organic coating as on ordinary Coated Clover except there is no dye used in the process. This ensures the coating is compliant for organic use and has been approved for use by the organic certification body LACON.
Lacon Bio-Certificate
The organic farmer must focus on the following key factors:
MGO–2 Organic Grazing & Silage
1.7 kg PRG (late)
1.7 kg PRG (int.)
1.3 kg PRG (early)
2.0 kg Meadow fescue
1.7 kg Timothy
1.0 kg Smooth-stalked meadow grass
0.6 kg White clover
Dual purpose mix for cut & graze systems
Highly adaptable for alternating conditions such as weather or management
Outstanding resistance to poaching
Very good winter-hardiness and persistence
Flexible, all year round productivity
MGO-3 Organic Silage & High Protein
2.9 kg PRG
2.1 kg IRG
2.1 kg HRG
2.9 kg Red clover
More than 100 organic species and varieties available.
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Species | Sowing rate |
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Hybrid ryegrass | 16–18 kg/acre |
Italian ryegrass | 16–18 kg/acre |
Westwold ryegrass | 16–18 kg/acre |
Perennial ryegrass | 10−14 kg/acre |
Meadow fescue | 10 kg/acre |
Timothy | 6 kg/acre |
Red fescue | 10 kg/acre |
Egyptian clover | 14 kg/acre |
Red clover | 10 kg/acre |
White clover | 5−6 kg/acre |
Crimson clover | 12 kg/acre |
Sweet clover | 12 kg/acre |
Alfalfa | 10–12 kg/acre |
Common Vetch | 24−48 kg/acre |
Vetch | 24−48 kg/acre |
Field peas | 64 kg/acre |
Species | Sowing rate |
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Beans | 80 kg/acre |
Kale | 2 kg/acre |
Buckwheat | 30–36 kg/acre |
Perennial ryegrass | 10−14 kg/acre |
White mustard | 8–10 kg/acre |
Lupine | 72 kg/acre |
Fodder radish | 8–12 kg/acre |
Phacelia | 4−5 kg/acre |
Sunflower | 8 - 12 kg/acre |
Sainfoin | 80 kg/acre |
Bird´s foot treefoil | 6 -8 kg/acre |
Cocksfoot | 8 - 10 kg/acre |
Persian clover | 8 kg/acre |
Serradella | 16 kg/acre |
Rye (perennial) | 44 kg/acre |
Festulolium | 14 kg/acre |