Potential to produce in 13 weeks a palatable crop for feeding to sheep or cattle.
Sowing Information |
Yield & Feed
Quality |
July-August |
Approx' dry matter yield: 1.5 tons/acre |
D.value: 69 |
|
Direct Drill 2 kg/acre-natural seed- |
Fresh yield: 15-16 tons/acre |
Dry matter: 8-9% |
|
Broadcast 3kg/acre -natural seed- |
Crude Protein: 17-18% |
ME: 11 Mj/kg DM |
Variety |
Description |
Tyfon |
Fast growing hybrid,high leaf stem ratio,good frost resisance |
Samson |
Heavy yielding purple skinned variety with good frost resistance,ideal
for utilisation in November/December |
Rondo |
A globe shaped type,that is very quick at establishing, green skinned with very good winter hardiness, best variety for post Christmas use |
New for 2005 Delilah |
New for 2005,has out performed all existing
varieties in breeders trials. Ideal for fattening lambs and will
produce huge white tankard shaped bulbs. Resistant to mildew |
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