Description
Root Mixtures
Sowing rate 6 - 8.5kg/ha
Pack size 10kg
Treatment Untreated
The following two catch crop mixtures combine the benefits of stubble turnips and forage rape, excellent for fattening lambs during autumn and winter providing winter keep for all stock. These mixtures have been in great demand over recent years and the results from stock utilisation have been excellent.
RAPID ROOT
(pre December use)
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.
65% Forage Rape
30% Stubble Turnip
5% Kale
WINTER GRAZE
(post Christmas use)
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.
60% Stubble Turnip
35% Forage Rape
5% Kale