Forage Rape
Why Grow Forage Rape?
Fast Growing Leafy catch crop Longer lasting than stubble turnip Felxible sowing period High protein content
Forage rape has highest crude protein, ideal for sheep/beef/dairy. Ready in 12-14 weeks, no bulbing needed. Higher protein than stubble turnips but shorter leafy growth duration. Works on wetter land. Includes true forage rapes and rape/kale hybrids. Hybrids can regrow if managed well - drill by late June for multiple grazing or mid-August for single graze. More winter-hardy than turnips/forage rape, suitable for autumn sowing for post-Christmas use.
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Sowing Information
Drill into stubble 6 kg/ha
Drill after grass 7 kg/ha.
Feed Quality Crude protein 19 - 20%
Broadcast 8 kg/ha
Sowing Period May - Late August
Digestibility Value 65% ME 10 -11 Mj/kg DM
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