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Fodder Radish

Brassica

(Raphanus sativus)

A competitive and fast growing brassica crop with a strong rooting system. It's useful in greencover where it holds N whilst outcompeting weeds and improving soil structure. Also useful in wildbird or gamecover mixtures providing a seed bearing plant.

Uses

Greencover, Gamecover, Wildbird

Sowing Rate

Up to 3 kg/acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

May to August

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

Not winter hardy or frost tolerant. Consideration needs to be given to companion species due to its extremely competitive nature. Early sown crops can give a large bulk that needs to be incorporated.

Additional Info

Its vigorous establishment makes it a valuable option to replace previous failed crops.

You can buy Fodder Radish or in the following Mixtures:

Wild Bird Seed 1 Year

A quick establishing mixture that offers cover and an abundance of winter feed from seed bearing species.

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Green Manure 2

Very vigorous green manure. Scheme: Stubbles Followed by Green Manure in an Arable Rotation

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Fodder Radish

A very fast establishing cover crop which is well suited to Scottish conditions. The seed pods provide a food source in year one.

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Game Cover 5

Fast establishing with potential cover in 12 weeks. Will provide a food source and reasonably pest resistant.

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Game Cover 6

Similar to GC5 in offering reliable fast cover. More tolerant of poorer conditions and can be used after a previous failure.

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Winter Bird Food

Schemes: AB9 & AHL2

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Bumblebird

Schemes: AB16 & AHL2

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Green Cover 2

Scheme: EFA Green Cover (EFAGC)

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Complex Cover Crop

Scheme: SAM2

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Green Cover 1

Scheme: EFA Green Cover (EFAGC)

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