The following catch crop mixture combines the benefits of stubble turnips, forage rape and kale, excellent for fattening lambs during autumn and winter and providing winter keep for all stock. This mixture has been in great demand over recent years and the results from stock utilisation have been excellent.
The forage rape element of this mixture ensures quick establishment and high protein yields, whilst the stubble turnips provide energy and stock holding capacity. The mixture is ideal for fattening stock and will provide grazing from July through to December. Sow mid April - mid September.
The mix;
60% Forage Rape
35% Stubble Turnip
5% Kale
100%
Sowing rate 6 - 8.5kg/ha
Pack size 5kg
Treatment: Untreated
Minimum Order Size 15kgs (3 x 5kg bags)
Price: £18.00/5kg bag delivered
Please PM to order or for further information
Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water, hay or straw should also be made available.
The forage rape element of this mixture ensures quick establishment and high protein yields, whilst the stubble turnips provide energy and stock holding capacity. The mixture is ideal for fattening stock and will provide grazing from July through to December. Sow mid April - mid September.
The mix;
60% Forage Rape
35% Stubble Turnip
5% Kale
100%
Sowing rate 6 - 8.5kg/ha
Pack size 5kg
Treatment: Untreated
Minimum Order Size 15kgs (3 x 5kg bags)
Price: £18.00/5kg bag delivered
Please PM to order or for further information
Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water, hay or straw should also be made available.