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A very palatable, high energy, winter hardy crop that remains digestible throughout the feeding period. Can be lifted and clamped or grazed in-situ.
- Invitation
Winter hardy variety with club root and powdery mildew resistance. Produces very uniform roots, with a purple top and yellow flesh that can be grazed in situ or lifted and stored. Large leaves provide extra grazing.
- Lomond
A new variety with huge dry matter yields combined with club root and pwdery mildew resistace. Ideal for fattening lambs and overwintering ewes.
- Gowrie
A new variety with very high dry matter yields, excellent palatability, and resistance to club root and powdery mildew. Ideal for autumn and winter grazing.
- Sowing period: April - June
- Precision Drill: 250-350g/acre Graded seed
- Direct Drill: I kg/acre. natural seed
- Broadcast: 2kg/acre. natural seed
- Graze in situ. October - March
- Av. DM Yield: 3- 4 tonnes/acre
- Av. Fresh Yield: 28 - 32 tonnes/acre
- Crude Protein: 10 - 11%
- ME: 12.5 - 13 MJ/Kg DM