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Leafy Turnip 'Skyfall' (Conv.)
€7.50
Skyfall leafy stubble turnip is a quick growing catch crop and high protein forage. Conventional untreated seed. Skyfall's deep roots enable regrowth with the potential of 3 grazings from one crop. Price is per kg.
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More details below.
Stubble Turnip 'Skyfall'
- High Protein forage for dairy, beef and sheep
- High sugar content with low nitrate content provides good fodder quality and promotes digestibility
- With a fast vegetative development - 10 to 12 weeks from sowing to grazing - Skyfall is also suitable for late sowing
- Great break crop - the dense leaves help suppress weeds and protect against wind and water erosion
- Intensive root system actively promotes soil life and improves the soil structure
- Highly digestible catch crop, producing around 4.5t DM (30-35 tonnes fodder) per hectare within 10-12 weeks from sowing
- Early sowing from early May produces heavy crops for dairy grazing or for fattening lambs weaned off grass from July onwards
Seeding rate:
- 4-8kg/ha 2-3kg/acre
- ACRES Catch Crop: 4-6kg/ha.
- Sow May-mid September - ready for feeding Oct-November (average 10 weeks!)
| Persistence | 1 Year (Winter Hardy) |
|---|---|
| Single Variety or Mix | Single Variety |
| Special Features | Suitable for Grazing, Fast Establishment, ACRES Scheme |
| Brassicas | Yes |
| Grasses | No |
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