Signpost: A guide to successful re-seeding

The main advantage of reseeding grassland is that it increases both the quantity and quality of grass grown. Michael Donoghue, B&T Dairy Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare, outlines the key steps to ensure a successful re-seed

The main advantage of re-seeding grassland is that it increases both the quantity and quality of grass grown.

The main advantage of re-seeding grassland is that it increases both the quantity and quality of grass grown.

Estimates vary, but new re-seeds should grow in the region of 20-40% more grass and importantly, a lot of this extra growth will occur in the spring and autumn.