Spitfire is a modern multi-purpose rape and is a good companion to use with other fast establishing brassicas.
It is a medium-tall variety with high dry matter yield, excellent aphid tolerance, good stock palatability and rapid establishment to maturity.
It also has very good re-growth potential but needs to be carefully managed to avoid damage to stems.
Spitfire is a multi–purpose rape suitable for planting in spring for excellent summer and autumn feed or in early autumn for quality winter feed.
The main strengths of Spitfire are excellent yield, insect tolerance, and a low dry matter (DM%) stem.
The very low DM% content of the stem produces high quality forage with good utilisation at grazing
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 6 - 10kg/ha | 10kg and 25kg | Untreated |
Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water and hay or straw should also be made available. Please contact your supplier for further guidance.
About Your Countryside
Your Countryside is DLF's diverse range of species and specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops. If you are struggling to find something to suit your needs, please contact your local technical expert who will be able to assist and advise you on your specialist mixture.
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk