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Root Mixtures



The following two catch crop mixtures combine the benefits of Stubble Turnips and Forage Rape, excellent for fattening lambs during Autumn and Winter and providing winter keep for all stock. These mixtures were very popular in 2008 with huge demand and the results from stock utilisation have been excellent.  To view the Root Crop Selector please click here: Selector

 

 

RAPID ROOT

  35% Stubble Turnip 
  60% Forage Rape
    5% Kale
 100%  

 

  • The Forage Rape element of this mixture ensures quick establishment and high protein yields, whilst the Stubble Turnips provide energy and stockholding capacity
  • The mixture is ideal for fattening stock and will provide grazing from July through to December
  • Sow mid April - mid September

 

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WINTER GRAZE

  35% Forage Rape
  60% Barkant Stubble Turnip
    5% Kale
 100%  

 

 

  • A mixture of palatable, proven varieties ideal for sowing after Winter cereals
  • The mixture is suitable for post Christmas grazing as it exhibits very good Winter hardiness, which is improved by the addition of the Kale
  • Sow Mid July - mid September

 

Packed in 5kg packs
Sow 2.5kg/acre
Supplied untreated as standard
Rovral, Thiram and Sepiret treatment available as an option

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Rapid Root
Winter Graze

Contacts

Agricultural Seed:
Tel:01386 791101
Fax:01386 792216
Email:forage@dlf.co.uk