Key sowing dates for stewardship mixes
Please see below key dates by which the stewardship mixes need to be established by:
AB9
Between 15 February and 15 June
AB8
Between April/May and early September (mid to late summer is usually the best time to sow wildflowers)
AB1
Between 1 March and 15 September
AB15
As soon as possible after harvest in year 1 and year 3 of the agreement (ideally by the end of August)
AB16
In late summer, after harvest
As the window for AB9 is less than 1 month away, we still have plenty of options available: