Email this page
Print this Page |
For more information, please contact Rob Connell, Seeds Product Manager, on |
Root Crop Seeds
Kale
Kale is a well proven fodder crop which consistently provides very high yields. One of the advantages with kale is the crop’s flexible utilisation period which can stretch from July right through to the following March.
The crop has a high crude protein content and can be fed to all types of livestock. Allow 20 weeks to grow the crop.
Sowing Information
Sowing period: April – early July
Use: Sept – March
Sowing Rate: 1.5 - 2kg/acre direct drill, 3kg/acre broadcast
|
Yield and Feed Quality |
|
|
Average dry matter yield |
8 - 10 t / ha |
|
Average fresh yield |
60 - 65 t / ha |
|
Dry matter |
14 - 16 % |
|
Crude protein |
16 - 17 % |
|
Digestibility value |
68D |
|
Metabolisable energy |
10 - 11 MJ / kg DM |
Varieties
Caledonian, Maris Kestrel, Keeper, Bittern, Grampian, Hungry Gap.
Pack size: 2kg, 5kg and 25kg
Forage Rape
With its relatively low inputs forage rape is a popular choice with many livestock farmers. It has a wide sowing window and will provide excellent autumn/winter keep for finishing lambs. Forage Rape crops can be ready for use between 13 – 15 weeks from sowing.
Sowing Information
Sowing period: May – End August
Use: August - December
Sowing rate: 2.5 kg/acre direct drill, 4kg/acre broadcast
|
Yield and Feed Quality |
|
|
Average dry matter yield |
3 - 5 t / ha |
|
Average fresh yield |
24 - 35 t / ha |
|
Dry matter |
12 - 14 % |
|
Crude protein |
19 - 20 % |
|
Digestibility value |
65D |
|
Metabolisable energy |
10 - 11 MJ / kg DM |
Varieties
Hobson, Interval
Pack size: 5kg and 25kg
Stubble Turnips
Stubble Turnips are an excellent catch crop which can produce nutritious, highly palatable feed in just 12 – 14 weeks after sowing. The crop can be sown in the spring or later in the year immediately after the cereal harvest.
Sowing Information
Sowing period: mid April – early September
Use: June to December
Sowing rate: 2kg/acre direct drill, 3kg/acre broadcast
|
Yield and Feed Quality |
|
|
Average dry matter yield |
3.5 - 4 t / ha |
|
Average fresh yield |
38 - 40 t / ha |
|
Dry matter |
8 - 9 % |
|
Crude protein |
17 - 18 % |
|
Digestibility value |
68 - 70 % |
|
Metabolisable energy |
11 MJ / kg DM |
Varieties
Barkant, Samson, Vollenda, Delilah, Tyfon, Rondo, Appin
Pack size: 5kg and 25kg
Swedes
Swedes will grow on a wide range of soil types and can provide a high energy autumn or winter feed. They can either be grazed in situ or lifted and stored for later feeding. It is important to select varieties to cover the period you wish to graze.
Sowing Options - Feeding & Lifting Period
|
First |
Second |
Intermediate |
Late |
|
Sept - Dec |
Oct - Jan |
Nov - Feb |
Dec - Apr |
|
Brora |
Virtue |
Lomond |
Invitation |
|
|
Marian |
Magras |
|
|
|
|
Gowrie |
|
Sowing Information
Sowing period: mid April – early September
Use: June to December
Sowing rate: 2kg/acre direct drill, 3kg/acre broadcast
|
Yield and Feed Quality |
|
|
Average dry matter yield |
7 - 10 t / ha |
|
Average fresh yield |
70 - 80 t / ha |
|
Dry matter |
9 - 13 % |
|
Crude protein |
10 - 11 % |
|
Digestibility value |
82D |
|
Metabolisable energy |
12.8 - 13.1 MJ / kg DM |
Pack size: 0.5 - 1.0kg
Swift
Swift is a unique fodder crop, which offers excellent re-growth ability and good all year round performance. The forage rape genes in Swift give it the ability to grow very fast while the kale genes deliver very good winter hardiness.
Sowing Information
Sowing period: April to September
Use: June to April
Sowing rate: 2 – 3kg/acre
-
Excellent autumn/winter feed
-
Suitable for late sowing
-
Late maturing (in 90 – 100 days with superior re-growth potential)
-
Good late season yield
-
High energy
-
Good crude protein source
Pack size: 2.5kg and 25kg
Fodder Beet
Fodder beet offers a high yield potential . The roots have an excellent feed quailty and are very palatable to ruminant stock. The crop is lifted and the roots stored.
Sowing Information
Sowing period: late March to end April
Use: October onwards
Sowing rate: 50,000 seeds/acre precision drill
|
Yield and Feed Quality (Roots Only) |
|
|
Average dry matter yield |
7 - 10 t / ha |
|
Average fresh yields |
70 - 80 t / ha |
|
Dry matter |
9 - 13 % |
|
Crude protein |
10 - 11 % |
|
Digestibility value |
82D |
|
Metabolisable energy |
12.8 - 13.1 MJ / kg DM |
Varieties
Kyros, Blaze, Robbos, Blizzard, Feldherr, Jamon, Magnum, Mervielle, Jauna
Pack size: 50,000 seed units
Approx Weight 1.5kgs / unit
For website enquiries and online orders phone 
