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Leafy Turnip 'Avalon' (Conv.)

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Leafy turnip 'Avalon' is a very quick growing catch and fodder crop. Can be sown in Spring or Autumn. Conventional untreated seed. More details below.

Sow Months:  May-September
Sow Rate:   5-8kg/ha   2-3kg/acre

Leafy Turnip Seed 'Avalon'

  • High sugar content with low nitrate content provides good fodder quality and promotes digestibility
  • With a fast vegetative development Avalon is suitable for late sowing
  • The dense leaves help suppress weeds and protect against wind and water erosion
  • Good winter hardiness
  • Excellent resistance to Alternaria
  • Early sowing from late April produces heavy crops for dairy grazing or for fattening lambs weaned off grass from July onwards

Seeding rate:

  • 5-8kg/ha = 2-3kg/acre
  • Sow May-September - ready for feeding after 8 weeks
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SKU AVALON
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