Main Crop Turnip

Brassica
(Brassica rapa)

Faster growing than swede but slower than stubble turnips. They produce more DM yield than stubbles and are a good option where it is too late to sow swedes.

Uses

Grazed in situ Sheep/Cattle

Sowing Rate

0.2-0.3kgs (drilled) 0.75kgs (broadcast) per acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

May to July

Yield Potential

5-6t DM per ha

Management

Stock should be introduced gradually to the crop over a three week period and should be provided with an adequate runback.

Clark Farquharson, Deuchar Farm, Fern, Brechin

“We graze from mid February through into April, a highly useful crop to put milk on ewes and give new lambs the best.”

- Clark Farquharson, Deuchar Farm, Fern, Brechin

Additional Info

Average Protein 17-18% | ME MJ/KG DM 10-11 | Growth Period 12-15 weeks

You can buy Main Crop Turnip or in the following Mixtures:

Massif

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Green Globe

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Rape 2 Mixture

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Kale 1 Mixture

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Hybrid 1 Mixture

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