Swede

Brassica
(Brassica napus)

A slower developing winter hardy full season forage that offers high yields of high energy winter grazing.

Uses

Strip graze in situ or lift

Sowing Rate

Precision drilled or broadcast, 100-325g/acre

Persistence

Annual

Sowing Period

April to Early June

Yield Potential

7t DM per ha

Management

Crop should be monitored for potential pests such as slugs and flea beetle. Potential for large dry matter yield and should be strip grazed to achieve the most from the crop. Can be lifted and stored

Really impressed with how well Lomond and Magres have performed.

“I sowed out Lomond and Magres on 19th May, along with 500 weight of 13:13:22 + sulphur + boron. The combined average of tonnes per acre fresh weight was 58 tonnes, with the swedes handpicked for supplying to local butchers and shops. Swedes which do not make the grade will be utilised by 200 wintering lambs. Really impressed with how well Lomond and Magres have performed.”

- John Fraser, 11 Ferintosh, Conon Bridge.

Additional Info

Average Protein 10-11% | ME MJ/KG DM 12.8-13.1 | DM% 10.4-12.6 | Growth Period 20 weeks

You can buy Swede or in the following Mixtures:

Invitation

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Magres

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Triumph

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Lomond

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Gowrie

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Kenmore

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Kale 2 Mixture

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Airlie

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