A leafy, fast growing cross between Chinese cabbage and stubble turnip.
It exhibits high frost resistance and can be utilised within eight to ten weeks after sowing.
There is potential for regrowth.
| Seed Rate | Pack Size | Seed Treatment |
| 5 - 7.5kg/ha | 5kg | Thiram & 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.
Technical Specifications
Non bulbing type
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
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Forage Crops
DLF has a range of straights and mixtures that support the environment, whether that's through building habitats, improving soil conditions & water infiltration.
Turnips
Stubble Turnips are a fast growing catch crop, popular with livestock farmers. They may be sown after first cut silage for summer grazing or after winter cereals for autumn usage.