Overseeding & Rejuvenation

To achieve a good grass sward, ploughing and reseeding should remain the preferred option. Sward slitting and sward lifting should be considered for rectifying soil compaction. However, over-seeding into existing grassland can be a very successful option when ploughing is not practical, or when existing grassland cannot be taken out of production. With increasing fertiliser costs it should be noted that weed grasses e.g. Yorkshire Fog, Creeping Bent and Annual Meadow Grass will only return 42% yield per unit of Nitrogen compared to perennial ryegrass. Weed grasses will also lower digestibility within the sward.