
Brassica & Forage Crops
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Stubble Turnips have a high leaf to bulb ratio resulting in high levels of protein, and a tankard bulb shape to enhance utilisation
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Management Advice
Plant two-thirds of the crop area in early maturing Barabas and one-third with a late maturing variety, such as Barcoli, at the same time (not together). This will provide a high quality summer feed that can be grazed from 60-150 days after sowing.
Utilisation: Graze in situ
Sowing period: Spring & autumn
Utilisation period: Summer & winter
Days to maturity: 60 - 90 days
Soil type: Grows on most soils ideally with a pH of 6 - 6.5.
Seed bed: Firm, fine level seed bed, can be drilled into cereal stubbles
Always ensure a run back area, fibre, fresh water and mineral source is available for grazing livestock
Sowing Rates
Drilled, natural seed 5 kg/ha - Broadcast, natural seed 7.5 kg/ha. An increased sowing rate will increase leaf percentage and reduce bulb growth.
Spring sown at 3kg/acre (7.5kg/ha) for high leaf percentage
Autumn sown at 2kg/acre (5kg/ha) for larger bulb percentage.
Stubble Turnips have a high leaf to bulb ratio resulting in high levels of protein. The tankard shape bulb enhances utilisation by the grazing animal and these can be fed to sheep or cattle
Instantly download our Brassica & Forage Crops Guide for practical management advice.