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Stubble Turnip 'Samson' (Conv.)
€7.95
Stubble turnip Samson is a quick growing catch crop that produces large tankard shaped roots. Very digestible for both cattle and sheep. Conventional untreated seed. Price is per kg.
Also available in packs. Contact us for bulk orders. More details below.
Sow Months: July-Sept (ready for feeding Oct-Nov average 10-12 weeks!)Sow Rate: 5-8kg/ha 2-3kg/acre.Stubble Turnip 'Samson'
- High sugar content with low nitrate content provides good fodder quality and promotes digestibility
- With a fast vegetative development stubble turnip is suitable for late sowing
- The dense leaves help suppress weeds and protect against wind and water erosion
- Tetraploid variety grows large tankard shaped roots, white with purple shoulders.
- Good winter hardines
- Highly digestible catch crop, producing around 4.5t DM per hectare within 10-12 weeks from sowing
- 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 July-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 |
| Brassicas | Yes |
| Grasses | No |
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