Sowing Guide for Forage and Root Crops: Rates and Planting Periods
Sowing rate / ha Drilling
Sowing rate / ha Broadcast
Sowing Period
Species
Late March - Late April
100,000 seeds
Fodder Beet
April - Early July
Kale
8 kg
4-5 kg
May - June/ July - August
5-6 kg
Stubble Turnip
4-5 kg
May - Late August
Forage Rape
6-7kg
5-6 kg
35
3 kg (direct drilled) 350-850g (precision drilled)
April - June
4-5 kg
Swede
Late August - October
Forage Rye
185 kg
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