Miscanthus Giganteus Rhizomes (Available March-May, Lifted To Order)
 A long term warm Gamecover that will grow consistently to 8ft tall+
Supply March onwards dependent on weather conditions
 
Why Buy this product?
Long term Gamecover that will grow consistently to 8ft tall+ (around 4ft in year 1, 6ft in year 2 & 8ft in year 3)
Persistent for over 20 years once established
Although it can be killed with Glyphosate if you want to remove it at a later time
Great crop for pheasants and partridge - provides a warm dry cover
Ideal as a windbreak
Cost effective, compared with annual cover crops
Low maintenance after establishment
Will grow in a wide range of soils, for best results a fine moist seedbed is required
Ideal for awkward / difficult areas e.g. steep banks or areas where you cannot get machinery in
Rhizomes vary in size from the size of your finger to the size of your fist
 
Growing tips
Plant Mid April - May - when soil temperatures are warmer
Plant around 4000 Rhizomes per acre
Keep a row width of 1m & 1m spacing (One Rhizome every m2)
Plant at a depth of 5-10cm
Control animals from grazing when establishing - guards can be used to protect from pests
Establish in a weed free seed bed - Miscanthus is a grass crop so grasses are harder to remove
When sown in large blocks the crop can become too thick, rides can be put in to resolve this
Fertiliser requirements: A soil test to check pH, Phosphate & Potash deficiencies is recommended. If not available, an application of 375kg/ha of a 17:17:17 or similar should be applied to the emerging crop. No further fertiliser will be required, as the plant has the ability to move the majority of nutrients back into the rooting system during the autumn period. 
Can be topped off after 3 years to control the crop - top early spring 
For a full growing guide click here 
 
 
Call 01377 271400 for price & availability for Miscanthus Rhizomes
More information available - info@hmseeds.com