Winter Promise – Summer-Sown Cover Crop Mix

SFI Compliant: CAHL2 | AHL2 | Countryside Stewardship: AB9

Winter Promise is our 2-year summer-sown mixture, specially designed for later planting and compliant with both SFI CAHL2 and CS AB9 (Winter Bird Food) options.

Ideal for replacing failed crops or extending the sowing window, Winter Promise combines fast-establishing species with long-term performance to create excellent cover for gamebirds and farmland wildlife, while also improving soil health and supporting biodiversity.

Key Features & Benefits

• Kale allows the mix to remain in the ground for two years, increasing value and reducing replanting costs

• Fast-establishing components offer quick ground cover and seed production potential

• Phacelia, providing a valuable late-season food source for pollinators

• Buckwheat enhances the seed output and supports wildlife during the ‘Hungry Gap’

• Designed for flexibility in planting time and strong performance in a range of soil conditions

Why Choose Winter Promise?

This cover crop mixture is a great option for those seeking a later-sown, multi-benefit cover crop mix that supports biodiversity, improves habitat structure, and meets the needs of environmental stewardship schemes.

Winter Promise is mixture we developed on the increased requirement for summer-sown wild-bird mixtures. The crop establishes at the same speed as Autumn Promise but the inclusion of kale makes it far more suitable for leaving in for a second year – Ben Dolbear, Company director 

Summer Sown Cover Crop Options – Blog