LESS WEED SEEDS AND MORE LIVE SEEDS IN EVERY BAG!
When it comes to grass seed quality, our no-compromise approach is simple – we aim to deliver less weed seeds and more live seeds than any other company. By specifying the Sinclair McGill brand, you really can make a significant difference to the performance of your new ley mixture.
THE CORNERSTONE OF A SUCCESSFUL LEY IS A TOP QUALITY SEED MIXTURE FROM THE SINCLAIR MCGILL RANGE
GERMINATION STANDARDS | |||
Species | EU | HVS | Sinclair McGill Target |
Perennial Ryegrass | 80% | 80% | 90% |
Italian Ryegrass | 75% | 75% | 85% |
Hybrid Ryegrass | 75% | 75% | 85% |
POSSIBLE WEED CONTENT IN AN OFFICIAL SAMPLE OF PERENNIAL RYEGRASS (60g of seed) | |||
Weed | EU | HVS | Sinclair McGill Target |
Docks* | 5 | 5 | Less than 1 |
Couch* | 120 | 10 | Less than 1 |
Blackgrass* | 100 | 10 | Less than 1 |
* Note: There is no EU standard or test for blackgrass or couch in 60gm so the figures quoted are an estimate based on our laboratory experience.
POSSIBLE INERT MATERIAL IN 10 ACRES OF PERENNIAL RYEGRASS | |||
Inert Material | EU | HVS | Sinclair McGill |
Dead Seed | 30 kilos | 30 kilos | 7 kilos* |
Impurities | 6 kilos | 3 kilos | 1 kilo* |
* Note: Based on the laboratory analysis of our own contract crops and 10 acres being equivalent to 150 kilos of seed.
PURITY STANDARDS | |||
Species | EU | HVS | Sinclair McGill |
Perennial Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
Italian Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |
Hybrid Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 98% + |