A large leafed, highly digestible variety with good early vigour and good disease resistance.
It retains its palatability throughout the season, and is noted for its yield, speed of growth and bolting resistance.
Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
5 - 7.5kg/ha | 10kg and 25kg | Untreated |
Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water and hay or straw should also be made available. Please contact your supplier for further guidance.
Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced
Stubble Turnips Yield and Feed Quality | |
Average dry matter yield | 3.5 - 4.5 tonnes/ha |
Average fresh yields | 38 – 45 tonnes/ha |
Crude protein | 17 - 18% (mainly leaves) |
Digestibility value | 68 - 70 D |
Dry matter | 8 - 9% |
Metabolisable energy | 11 MJ/kg DM |
Sugars in DM | 55% |