‘New marrows stem variety for 2019’ Suitable for: Cattle and sheep grazing Sow: Spring Use: Autumn & Winter Key points: • Delivers high dry matter yields and high quality feed • Club root tolerant • Improves palatability of the stem
Bombardier
2018 Trial Results Average fresh yield = 60-70t/ha Average DM content = 14-16% Caledonian Relative fresh yield – 122% DM Content – 13.8% Keeper Relative fresh yield – 92% DM Content – 15.7% Bombardier Relative fresh yield – 121% DM Content – 13.5%
Sowing rates: Precision Drilled – 2 kg/ha Direct Drilled – 4-5 kg/ha Broadcast – 8 kg/ha Sow – April – Early July
Feed Quality Crude protein – 16-17% Digestibility Value – 70-75% ME – 10-11 Mj/kg DM
6 Roots & Greening Handbook 2018
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