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Fresh grass seedlings coming through a harrowed horse paddock in early autumn

Second Season Paddock Overseeder

Price range: £122.00 through £236.00 inc VAT

A ryegrass-free overseeding mix to thicken worn, poached paddocks without ploughing — suitable for horse, pony and donkey paddocks.

UK delivery £7.96 per order inc VAT for 10–20kg sacks, however many you order (small seed packs £7.14)
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Full description and FAQs ↓

About this product

Winter turnout leaves most paddocks with bare gateways, poached ground and thin patches. Second Season is a ryegrass-free overseeding mix to thicken the existing sward and get the field ready for its next grazing season, without the cost and disruption of a full reseed.

Five grasses and a small herb component (sainfoin, sheep’s parsley, salad burnet, ribgrass and fenugreek) add density and diversity. Light and medium-to-heavy soil blends are available.

Suitable for donkeys?

Yes. Being ryegrass-free, it is our recommended choice for repairing donkey paddocks, including wet gateways and areas churned up over winter. Keep donkeys off the repaired areas until the new grass has rooted.

How to overseed

  • Graze or mow the paddock short
  • Harrow hard to open up the sward and pull out dead grass
  • Broadcast the seed by hand or spreader, mixed with dry sand for an even spread
  • Roll to press seed into the soil
  • Rest the paddock until new seedlings are established

What success looks like

New seedlings within two to three weeks in warm, moist conditions, and a noticeably thicker sward by the end of the season.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this on a donkey paddock?

Yes. It is ryegrass-free and is our recommended mix for repairing donkey paddocks. Keep donkeys off repaired areas until the new grass has rooted.

How much do I need?

10kg overseeds about one acre; 20kg covers about two acres.

Do I need to plough or spray first?

No. Overseeding works into the existing sward. Mow or graze short, harrow hard, sow and roll.

Why won't my overseeding take?

The usual causes are sowing into a dense, unharrowed sward, dry weather after sowing, or turning out too soon. Harrowing hard and resting the paddock make the biggest difference.