GrassLopata

TYFON

Non bulbing type

   

A leafy, fast growing cross between Chinese cabbage and stubble turnip.

It exhibits high frost resistance and can be utilised within eight to ten weeks after sowing.

There is potential for regrowth.

Seed Rate Pack Size Seed Treatment
5 - 7.5kg/ha 5kg Thiram & 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.

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Brassica Fodder Crop for CSS
Dry Matter Yield
Crude Protein
Digestibility
Metabolisable Energy
Bulb Size
Bolting Resistance
Winter Hardiness
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%