Mixtures for each SFI26 scheme

CAHL1: Pollen and nectar flower mixture

Options:

• Bee Mix

CAHL2: Winter bird food on arable and horticultural land

Options:

• Winter Bird Food
• Winter Bird Food 2
• Bumblebird

CAHL3: Grassy field corners or blocks

Options:

• Basic Margin Mix

CAHL4: 4m to 12m grass buffer strip on arable and horticultural land

Options:

• Basic Margin Mix
• Tussock Forming
• Mat Forming
• Beetlebank Mixture

CIGL3: 4m to 12m grass buffer strip on improved land

Options:

• Basic Margin Mix
• Tussock Forming
• Mat Forming
• Beetlebank Mixture

CIPM2: Flower-rich grass margins, blocks or in-field strips

Options:

• Flower Rich Margin

CIPM3: Companion cropping

Options:

• Companion Crop 1
• Companion Crop 2

CNUM2: Legumes on improved grassland

Options:

• Herbal Ley Basic Rejuvenation
• Herbal Ley Diverse Rejuvenation
• Clover Mixture
• Clover Rejuvenation Mixture
• Alsike Clover
• Birdsfoot Trefoil
• Lucerne
• Red Clover
• Sainfoin
• White Clover

CNUM3: Legume fallow

The action requires a mix with at least six flowering species, including legumes. Legume fallow cannot be grazed. If you want to graze, consider CSAM3 herbal leys instead.

Options:

• Legume Fallow 1
• Legume Fallow 2
• Legume & Grass Mixture

CSAM2: Multispecies winter cover crops

Options:

• Complex Cover Crop
• Companion Crop 1
• Companion Crop 2

CSAM3: Herbal leys

Options:

• Herbal Ley Basic
• Herbal Ley Diverse
• Herbal Ley Diverse Grass Overseeding

Getting establishment right

Whichever action you are delivering, the basics decide success: soil sampling and correcting pH before sowing, a firm, fine seedbed, planned weed control and good seed-to-soil contact. See our guides on collecting soil samples, establishing and managing herbal leys and soil health and sampling.

If you missed out

Many of these mixtures work without a scheme. Herbal leys and clover-rich swards can reduce nitrogen costs and extend the grazing season, as our customers have found. Check GOV.UK for updates on any future scheme.

Disclaimer: should scheme requirements change, products will change accordingly and be updated as soon as is practicable; ensure you are reading the most up to date version of the governmental guidance. Provision of seed as ordered does not constitute Watson Seeds Ltd responsibility that the product will be accepted in an SFI/AECS/BPS scheme or any new or additional scheme which may become available. Watson Seeds Ltd accepts no liability for products used, responsibility lies solely with scheme applicant to ensure products used will satisfy the requirements of that scheme. In case of unavailability, Watson Seeds Ltd reserves the right to substitute any variety in any mixture with one of similar merit. Any change will be detailed on the bag label. The placing of an order constitutes an acceptance of our terms and conditions of sale by the buyer.

Last updated: 4 November 2026