Stubble turnips are a fast, low-cost catch crop that grows well on most soils, ideally with a pH of 6.5. They’re more tolerant of acidity than many other brassicas and are often sown after cereals or in midsummer. Ready in just 12–14 weeks, they respond well to seedbed fertiliser and a nitrogen top-up if needed. Highly palatable and nutritious, they’re ideal for sheep and should be strip grazed to make best use of the crop and reduce waste.