Small Seed Guide

Swede

Why Grow Swede?

High energy winter feed

A high energy winter feed, swedes have a flexible sowing period, which is extended compared to fodder beet. They are usually grazed rather than lifted and make an excellent feed for sheep. Variety choice is important when looking at DM levels – choose a variety with low DM, to plant early and crop early. Varieties with high DM – plant late, and crop late.

Low production costs

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Can be grown on a range of soils

Grazed in situ

Sowing Information Precision Driiled 350 - 850 kg/ha

Direct Drilled 3 kg/ha.

Feed Quality Crude protein 10 - 11%

Broadcast 5 kg/ha

Sowing Period April - June

Digestibility Value 82% ME 12.8 - 13.1 Mj/kg DM

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