Game Maize planted and established in the correct conditions provides excellent shooting cover. Birds can move freely and will benefit from the nutritious feed value of the cob.
Maize should not be sown until the average soil temperature reaches 10°C.
Maize is such an important part of a shoot, choice of right plant type and variety is critical. We do not believe Maize for gamecover is just “any old Game Maize”, so we now have five brands to cover different situations and requirements: LATE SHOT - VERY LATE MATURING MAIZE May produce a small immature cob Very green plant Appears to be of less interest to rabbits and rats, where standard varieties have been decimated. It is to be hoped this will still be the case at the end of the shooting season Mesurol treated - subject to availability Pack size 1 acre
DOUBLE GOLD – GRAIN TYPE Excellent standing power for the whole season
Short plant
Very good early vigour
Also used as a Grain Maize in the UK
Mesurol treated
Pack size 1 acre SILVER SHOT- COMPACT STAY-GREEN TYPE
Short and compact plant Proven over many years as a UK forage and game varietY Stay-green characteristics High drought tolerance Mesurol treated Pack size 1 acre
RAPID FIRE
Good standing ability Low cob carriage Good early vigour Mesurol treated – subject to availability Pack size 1 acre
TRIPLE MAIZE BLEND
Varieties maturing at different times lengthen the period of usage
Blend of varieties adds interest and increased bird holding capacity
Mesurol treated - subject to availability
Pack size 1 acre Gamecover Maize are part of our comprehensive Game Cover Range. For our detailed full coloured brochure please email a request to info@countrykeeper.net
MAIZE TREATMENT | - All game maize seed is treated with Mesurol subject to availability
- Mesurol is an insecticide dressing against Frit Fly and other soil borne pests
- We recommend this treatment as standard to ensure good establishment
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