This ley was sown late September, not overly late for North Devon in normal years, but given the very cold conditions in December with the very rapid thaw in January, the result is this above. Where the grass has died, the soil is very plumby, soft, almost like a sponge, whilst where it is thriving, the soil is firm and well consolidated holding the roots firm. Just shows the differences in soils and how spending the time really consolidating the seedbed is vital in grass establishment.
