Tyfon (Hybrid)
‘Bolting resistant’ Suitable for: Cattle and sheep grazing Sow: Early summer or after cereals Use: Autumn Key points: • A large leafed, highly digestible variety • Good early vigour and good disease resistance. • Retains its palatability throughout the season ‘Leafy forage for summer use’ Suitable for: Cattle grazing Sow: Early summer or after cereals Use: Summer and autumn Key points: • Sown in spring and used over summer • Can be susceptible to bolting if sown too early • Very leafy with the potential of re-growth
Vollenda
2018 Trial Results Average fresh yield = 40-50t/ha Average DM yield = 4.5-5t/ha Samson Relative fresh yield – 108% Relative DM yield – 104% Delilah Relative fresh yield – 100% Relative DM yield – 100% Rondo Relative fresh yield – 88% Relative DM yield - 94% Tyfon Relative fresh yield – 75% Relative DM yield - 78%
Sowing rates: Drill into stubble – 4-5 kg/ha Drill after grass – 5-6 kg/ha Broadcast – 6-7 kg/ha Sow – May – June or July – August
Feed Quality Crude protein – 17-18% Digestibility Value – 68-70% ME – 11 Mj/kg DM
4 Roots & Greening Handbook 2018
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