Spitfire is a modern rape created by crossing rape with kale and is a good companion to use with other fast establishing brassicas.
It is a rapid growing brassica that can be used as a rescue or catch crop that will provide good cover for holding, driving and feeding game birds.
It is a medium-tall variety with excellent aphid tolerance and rapid establishment to maturity.
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 6 - 10kg/ha | 10kg and 25kg | Untreated |
Technical Specifications
Hybrid Brassica
About Your Countryside
Your Countryside is DLF's diverse range of species and specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops. If you are struggling to find something to suit your needs, please contact your local technical expert who will be able to assist and advise you on your specialist mixture.
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
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Game Cover
Our range of game cover mixtures are specially formulated to ensure you will be able to achieve the best from your cover crops. Combining different species into a mixture can extend the utilisation period, help to attract and hold specific types of game and provide feed and cover where both are required.
Brassicas
Brassicas are faster to establish and grow more rapidly than kale. They are often used as a rescue or catch crop that will provide good cover for holding, driving and feeding game birds