Fodder Rape 'Fontan' (Conv.)
€5.95
Fontan is a high-yielding winter forage rape variety. Conventional untreated seed. Seeding rate: 5-8 kg/ha (2-3kg/acre). Price is per kg - Please ring for bulk orders. More details below.
ACRES Catch Crop: 4-5kg/ha
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Fodder Rape Fontan
Benefits:
- Protein-rich and highly digestible fodder
- Fast-growing and leaf-rich for the formation of valuable and high-yielding green matter
- For fresh fodder and silage
- Intense, finely branched roots improve the soil structure and soil fertility
- Effective nitrogen conservation for water protection
- Protects actively against erosion and promotes the soil tilth formation
- Fontan has a high sowing flexibility, from July to September
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Usage:
- Green manure
- Biogas- and fodder production
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Protection against erosion
- Humus formation
- Game cover
- As component suitable for greening blends
Recommended sowing: rate Feed production 10 kg/ha or 4kg/acre broadcast, 7.5kg/ha or 3kg/acre drilled
Sowing depth: 1 - 2 cm
Sowing period: July to September - depending on location! South later than North
Fertilization: 60-100 kg N/ha, Liquid manure can be applied both before sowing and when hand high
Crop protection: Usually there is no plant protection required
Sowing method: Drill seed is recommended
| SKU | RAP01 |
|---|---|
| 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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