Roots and Greening 2018 PDF Booklet

FORAGE RAPE

Why Grow Forage Rape? • Fast growing • Leafy catch crop • Longer lasting than stubble turnips • Flexible sowing period • Hi protein content

Interval

‘Rape/kale hybrid with exceptional yield potential’ Suitable for: Cattle and sheep grazing Sow: Spring/Early summer or after cereals Use: Autumn & Winter Key points: • Fast to establish - can be used within 10 -12 weeks after sowing • Can fill the gap in a winter feed programme • High yield, digestibility and disease resistance make it ideal for finishing lambs or dairy cows Suitable for: Cattle and sheep grazing Sow: Spring/Early summer or after cereals Use: Autumn & Winter Key points: • Ideal for finishing lambs • Highly palatable and digestible • Excellent powdery mildew resistance to reduce wastage ‘A reliable variety with consistent UK performance’

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