Appin grazing turnips
Appin grazing turnips offer a flexible feeding option reducing reliance on concentrates during the autumn and winter.
As forage, Appin grazing turnips can be used as a catch crop during summer shortfalls.
Main uses of grazing turnips
- Catch crops for overcoming summer grazing shortfalls
- Versatile autumn/winter grazing that reduces concentrate feeding period
- Autumn/winter brassica crop for worm-free lamb finishing
- Extended grazing for cattle
The benefits of Appin grazing turnips
- Vigorous establishment and quick maturity
- High palatability and easy-to-digest driving intakes
- Wide sowing window
- Multi-crowned with excellent regrowth potential
- Good root anchorage
Expert forage advice
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| Sowing rate | 5.00 kg/ha (2.00 kg/acre) |
| Sowing time | March to mid-September |
| Sowing depth | 15 mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast |
| Sowing instructions | Drill into a fine tilth
Moist and warm soil conditions Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact
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| Additional comments | Where broadcasting sow at 7.5kg/ha (3kg/acre) |