2019 QUALITY GRASS SEED MIXTURES broch… · WSC’s are found within the grass plant cell. WSC’s are readily available to the rumen microbes & break down quickly. ... Ensiles well

QUALITY GRASS SEED MIXTURES

2019

GRASS SEEDINTRODUCTION & CONTENTS

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Looking forward to 2019 agriculture faces many challenges not least to maximise production from home grown forage. With such volatile commodity pricing, forward planning becomes ever more difficult. This is one key reason why UK livestock farmers can, by good planning, secure quality forage through embracing the best technology at their disposal.

DisclaimerAny information provided in this catalogue is given in good faith and to the best of our existing knowledge. Any advice should therefore be taken as a general guide only and not relied upon for all conditions and circumstances. We cannot accept any legal liability for information given in this guide. In any instance where there are shortages in specified varieties we reserve the right to substitute equivalent varieties.

Introduction & Contents

Seed Quality

DLF PlusTM Grasses

TechniSward Range & Mixture Selector

Reseeding

DLF Fibre Energy

Clover Blends

Special Use Mixes and Lawn Seed

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TechniSward Organic Mixtures

TechniSward GrassMax™ Overseeding

Root Crops

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TechniSward Mixture Range

TechniSward Haylage and Equine Mixes

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RESEEDING

A newly reseeded ley can pay...

15%Increased

DM

0.5MJImproved ME

All improvingannual litres

per ha by

3064

A newly reseeded ley gives you...

30ppl* £919/ha*

*Assuming milk price

*Milk price x annual increase in milk production /ha

£198/haReseeding costs over

3 yrs£721/haFinancial gain

The 2018 season has highlighted the importance of regenerating any old underperforming grassland. Young and productive grass swards have had a greater tolerance to the extremed weather experienced throughout the UK in 2018. With forage stocks still not fully replenished in some cases, re-seeding any existing old leys in 2019 should be at the top of livestock farmers agendas.

GRASS SEED

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All seed varieties used in Technisward mixtures are produced to the very highest standards which are far higher than the HVS minimum. This applies to both germination and freedom from weeds such as Couch, Blackgrass and Docks.

Varieties endorsed in the recommended lists are used in these mixtures

SPECIES HVS MINIMUMGERMINATION

TECHNISWARDMINIMUM

GERMINATION

TECHNISWARD ACTUAL

2019

Italian Ryegrass 75% 90% 91.4%

Perennial Ryegrass 80% 90% 92.8%

Timothy 80% 90% 92.4%

The benefi t of TechniSward mixes over HVS represents almost £11.60 per acre at 2019 pricesVarieties endorsed in the recommended listsare used in these mixtures

Recommended Grass and Clover Lists

2018/19

for England and Wales

SEED QUALITY

GRASS SEEDDLF FIBER ENERGY

Vegetative:Time for grazing

Stem elongation:

Time for making silage with very high feeding value

Boot:Time for making silage

Anthesis:Too late

for forage harvest!

Heading:Time for

making hay

Fibre energy is the most important parameterfor the maintenance of rumen pH. As grass matures itsdigestibility falls thus leading to lower production fromforage. Technisward mixtures feature varieties that haveenhanced fi bre energy so providing the optimum combination of forage quality and yield in the sward for grazing or conservation.

HEALTHY RUMEN = PRODUCTIVE LIVESTOCK

Water soluble carbohydratesWater Soluble Carbohydrates (WSC) are essential forcorrect rumen function. WSC’s are found within thegrass plant cell. WSC’s are readily available to the rumenmicrobes & break down quickly. However too much tooquickly can lead to lowering of the rumen pH & lead tosub - acute rumen acidosis which has an adverse effect onmilk production, live weight gain & general well being.This is why good levels of DNDF are vital to maintainhealthy productive livestock.

DLF FIBER ENERGY VARIETIES INCLUDE:Nifty, Solomon, Romark, Diwan, Cancan, Cavendish, Twymax

Grass quality = More meat & Milk from Forage

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DLF PLUSTM GRASSES

Huge Benefits From DLF PLUSTM Grass / Red clover mixtures

Plus™ Grasses are created by crossing Fescues with Ryegrasses, the objective being to create varieties with high forage quality combined with good persistence and stress tolerance. Anywhere between 10 - 50% additional forage yield is normally the result when varieties of DLF Plus™ Grasses are incorporated into a mixture.

Same attributes as Italian ryegrass with additional yield

Perseus and Perun are ideal for short term mixtures

Quick to recover after wet/drought conditions

Lofa has the same attributes of a hybrid ryegrass but

exhibits improved persistence and stress tolerance

Lofa is an ideal variety to include in a medium term

mixture

Suitable to go into all types of mixtures

Complements perennial & hybrid ryegrass

Increases the persistency of a mixture

Able to tolerate challenging & stressful conditions

SPECIES Yield T DM/ha % Sugar Content % Protein Content ME MJ/kg DM D-Value

Italian Ryegrass PlusTM 22.68 12.2% 21.6% 11.3 71.1

Hybrid Ryegrass PlusTM 21.69 12.0% 21.9% 11.3 71.1

Intermediate Tet Perennial Ryegrass 17.37 12.1% 24.8% 11.4 71.9

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CLOVER BLENDS

As an important element of certain grass mixtures, clover can be added to any of the TechniSward range of grass leys. This can either be done at the point of order or introduced to the ley at a later date after weed control has been successfully achieved. Modern overseeding methods are particularly effective at establishing clover at this time.All of our clover blends can be incorporated into the mixtures or purchased separately for overseeding at a later date.

20% Rivendel

12% Buddy

36% Iona

16% Violin

16% Brianna

34% Iona

16% Buddy

18% Violin

32% Brianna

40% Rivendel

38% Iona

8% Buddy

14% Violin

35% Amos

35% Magellan

30% Sangria

DUAL PURPOSE BLEND CUTTING BLEND GRAZING BLEND RED CLOVER BLEND

The benefits of clover inclusion in terms of saving of nitrogen fertiliser, increased yieldand digestibility could be worth up to £610 per hectare

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GRASS SEEDMIXTURE SELECTOR

Type of Reseed

New Reseed

Overseeding

How long

will the mix be down?

TechniSward GrassMaxTM

Pages 24 - 25

TechniSward OrganicsPages 10

TechniSward Turbo Charge

Page 12

TechniSward Catch Crop

Page 11

TechniSward Super Charge

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1 - 2 Years

3 Years

4 - 8 Years

Conventional

Organicor

High Clover

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How will it be

used?

CattleGrazing

Dual Prupose

MainlyCutting

TechniSward Super Graze

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TechniSward Early Graze Plus

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TechniSward Dual Purpose

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Early Bitefor Sheep required

NoEarly Bite required

TechniSward Super CutPage 14

Northern areas

TechniSwardCut & Graze

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Southern areas

GRASS SEED

Minimum seed rate 14kg/acre or (35kg/ha)

9% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass

11% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Organic

10% Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass Organic

10% Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Organic

10% Late Perennial Ryegrass

15% Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic

16% Tetraploid Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic

8% Timothy Organic

8% Dual Purpose White Clover blend

3% Red Clover blend

TECHNISWARD

70% ORGANIC DUAL PURPOSEHigh yields from fi rst cut followed by second cut or grazing for the remaining season

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ORGANIC MIXTURES

Varieties shaded in green are organically produced

TECHNISWARD

70% ORGANIC SHORT TERM

35% Italian Ryegrass PlusTM Organic

35% Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass Organic

10% Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass

20% Red Clover Blend

High yields and high quality. Red clover enhances both yield and forage quality. Perun gives added stress tolerance

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MIXTURES

Estimated 67D date in Central UK, 21st May (for North +10 days, for South -10 days)

Minimum suggested seed rate 12kg/acre (30kg/ha)

Provides a good early crop to cut orgraze

Can be spring or autumn sown, an excellent crop to put in after maize

Vigorous at establishing

Responds well to high inputs of fertiliser

Ensiles well due to high levels of sugar

Packed in 20kg bags

Italian Ryegrass blend ideal when following maize or short term sowing for early spring production

50% Italian Ryegrass

50% Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass

TECHNISWARD

CATCH CROP

35% Italian Ryegrass PlusTM Organic

35% Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass Organic


20% Red Clover Blend

GRASS SEED

TECHNISWARD

TURBO CHARGEA highly productive mixture for intensive cutting or grazing

2 - 3YEARS

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50% Italian Ryegrass

35% Italian Ryegrass PlusTM


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Estimated 67D date in Central UK, 18 May(for North +10 days, for South -10 days)


Suits both cutting and grazing

Ideal for haylage production

Quick recovery after cutting

Contains Perun Italian Ryegrass PlusTM

for yield and persistency

15% Red Clover option

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Estimated 67D date in Central UK, 16th May (for North +10 days, for South -10 days)


Excellent intensive silage mixture

High sugar forage for good intakesand silage fermentation

Lofa Hybrid Ryegrass Plus™ brings yield, quality and persistence

20% Red Clover option

TECHNISWARD

SUPER CHARGEBased on Hybrid and Perennial Rygrasses. A high yielding mixture for cutting or grazingBased on Hybrid and Perennial Rygrasses. A high yielding mixture for cutting or grazing

3 - 4YEARS

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20% Italian Ryegrass PlusTM


30% Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass

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MIXTURES

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Estimated 67D date in Central UK, 21 May (for North +10 days, for South -10 days)


Excellent in a multi-cutting regime also suitable for zero grazing

High sugar forage for good intakesand silage fermentation

The inclusion of Lofa Hybrid Ryegrass Plus™ gives this mixture huge yield and quality potential

6% White Clover cutting blend option

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20% Hybrid Ryegrass PlusTM



20% Tetraploid Intermediate Ryegrass


17% Tetraploid Late Perennial Ryegrass

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SUPER CUTA medium term multi-cut mixture and aftermath grazing

4 - 5YEARS

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"We were introduced to Technisward by our Agrovista agronomist, who recommended Super Cut for its high production qualities. Despite the long, cold spring the fi rst cut silage took place on schedule. We thought we would be a bit behind, but we picked up on May 23rd, the same as in 2017.

The newer Technisward leys came through especially well. The mix showed excellent recovery after cutting, but attention to detail is important, such as using fl otation tyres on silage trailers to minimise damage to the sward.

The fl exibility of the mixtures and the tailored approach offered by Agrovista is another bonus. We have been approached by a few other suppliers since starting with Technisward fi ve years ago, but it would be hard to better Technisward's proven production fi gures and the back-up we enjoy" John Mann

John Mann farms 280 hectares (692 acres) near Wigton, Cumbria, and raises 1,000-head of cattle, comprising 360 dairy cows plus followers and a 250-head bull beef herd. He also runs an anaerobic digester, the feedstocks are comprised of grass, crimped grain and slurry.

Background

TECHNISWARD

SUPER CUT TESTIMONIAL

GRASS SEED

Estimated 67D date in Central UK, 25 May (for North +10 days, for South -10 days)


Good blend of grasses for both managements

Timothy can be included if required.

High inclusion of DLF Fiber Energy varieties for maximum cell wall digestibility

6% White Clover dual purpose blend option

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CUT & GRAZEA high yielding dual purpose mixture suited to all livestock enterprises from dairy to sheepA high yielding dual purpose mixture suited to all livestock enterprises from dairy to sheep

5+YEARS

MIXTURES

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High percentage of DLF Fiber Energy varieties

Suitable for dairy, beef and sheep

A versatile mixture for quality forage either grazed or conserved


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DUAL PURPOSEA later heading mix suitable for more Northern areas. Will cut and graze equally wellA later heading mix suitable for more Northern areas. Will cut and graze equally well

5+YEARS

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MIXTURES

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Estimated 67D date in Central UK,5th June (for North +10 days, for South -10 days)


Intensive grazing primarily for dairy cows

Dense, highly digestible sward for production from grazed grass

High inclusion of DLF Fiber Energy varieties for maximum cell wall digestibility

6% White Clover Grazing blend option

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57% Late Perennial Ryegrass (3 species)

43% Tetraploid Late Perennial Ryegrass (2 Species)

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SUPER GRAZEA medium – long term specialist grazing ley

5 - 6+YEARS

GRASS SEED


Minimum suggested seed rate15kg/acre (37kg/ha)

Early bite from Timothy and Early Perennial Ryegrass

Excellent season long yield and quality

A good dense sward to carry sheep and lambs all season


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14% Early Perennial Ryegrass





10% Timothy

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EARLY GRAZE PLUSA dual purpose mixture suited for beef and sheep where early bite is required.

6+YEARS

MIXTURES

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TECHNISWARD

MEADOWMAXMEADOWMAXPERMANENT

A traditional mixture of non competitive grasses

30% Meadow Fescue

16% Creeping Red Fescue

22% Timothy

12% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass

11% Rough Stalked Meadow Grass

8% Crested Dogstail

1% Meadow Foxtail

Minimum seed rate 14kg/acre (35kg/ha)

TECHNISWARD

HAYMAKERAn ideal mixture for hay or haylage production. The mixture contains only diploid grass varieties for consistency in the drying process


25% Early Perennial Ryegrass



14% Timothy

An ideal mixture for hay or haylage production. The mixture contains only

5YEARS

TECHNISWARD

HORSE PADDOCKA quality ley for horse and pony grazing

10kg bag Minimum seed rate 15kg/acre (37kg/ha)




10% Timothy

HAYLAGE & EQUINE MIXTURES

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TECHNISWARD

MULTI-PURPOSE LANDSCAPERAn economy landscape mix suited to heavy traffi c such as caravans, car boot sales, rides, etc

20kg bag Minimum seed rate 25kg/acre (62kg/ha)



TECHNISWARD

PRO MASTER 51

TECHNISWARD

PRO MASTER 52

Hard wearing lawn with Ryegrass 35g/m2

Fine lawn without Ryegrass 35g/m2

LAWN MIXESGRASS SEED

SPECIAL USE

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TECHNISWARD

HORSE PADDOCK

GRASS SEED

After cutting wait until aftermaths have fully recovered

After sowing keep stock on for 10 - 15 days then remove and allow sward to recover

For higher establishment rates with new seedlings, wait until at least 30 days before applying any nitrogen fertiliser

Timing is essential

For the best results, overseed immediately after the last cut or hard graze of the year

Ideally late summer or early autumn

Remove all surplus grass growth by cutting or hard grazing

Scarify the area in opposite directions using a wire tine grass scarifying harrow

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL OVERSEEDING

FERTILISER

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OVERSEEDING ADVICE

All GrassMaxTM mixtures are available with 10% white clover blend to suit the purpose

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Select the appropriate GrassMax or Pronitro mixture

Use the appropriate drilling method to suit fi eld conditions

Better results are generally achieved with grassland direct drills.

Sow from 10-15kg/acre (25-37kg/hectare)

Field Preparation Sowing Timing Fertiliser Livestock

GRASS SEED

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL OVERSEEDING

OVERSEEDING ADVICE

For more information and advice on overseeding, please contact your local Agrovista Agronomist.

Direct drilling is a very quick and cost effective method of introducing productive grass and herbage species into an underperforming sward. For the best establishment results, it is important to maximise seed to soil contact. Modern day grassland direct drills enable growers to direct drill grassland with one pass of the machine.

Vredo Moore Unidrill

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TECHNISWARD

GRASSMAXTM GRAZEFor overseeding fi elds that will be predominantly grazed

10kg/acre (25kg/ha) 10kg/acre (25kg/ha)

40% Hybrid Ryegrass (T)

30% Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)

30% Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)


70% Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)

TECHNISWARD

GRASSMAXTM

DUAL PURPOSEFor overseeding fi elds that will be both cut and grazed

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GRASSMAXTM CUT

10% Hybrid Ryegrass Plus™

60% Hybrid Ryegrass (T)


For overseeding fi elds that will bemainly cut for silage

10kg/acre (25kg/ha)

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GRASSMAXTM ProNitro®For overseeding dual purpose fi elds that could benefi t from Nitrogen coated seed for quicker establishment.

100% Late Perennial Ryegrass (T) (2 Species)

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For significantly stronger & faster establishment

High quality grass seed with nitrogen for fast effective establishment in a single seed coating.

ProNitro® fertiliser is coated directly onto the seeds, the germinating and developing seedling receives the full benefit of the additional nutrition, not the surrounding plants. The roots and shoots grow rapidly developing strong, vigorous plants. This is particularly important when overseeding into a competitive sward.

Sow from 10 - 15kg/acre (25 - 37kg/ha)

Feeds the seed and not the surrounding grass giving up to 34% more viable plants and upto 30% increase in root growth

Can increase forage yield and therefore benefit from more meat and milk production

Targeted nutrient application which can reduce losses to the environment by up to 50%

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Stubble Turnip 10kg & 25kg 7.5 5 Apr-mid

Sept Jun-Jan 1-2 n/a 75 40 40 60-100 1 12-15 85 17-18 10-11

Main Crop Turnip 2kg 5 2.5 - 3.5 May-Jul Oct-Jan 1-2 n/a 40 80 100 60-100 2+ 12-15 75 17-18 10-11

Forage Rape 10kg & 25kg 10 6 May-end

Sept Jun-Jan 1-2 n/a 20 40 40 90-100 2 10-12 80 19-20 10-11

Fodder Beet1ac

50,000 seeds

- Precision drill 100,000/ha Mar-May Oct-Mar 2.5-3 50-60 110 50 50 - - 12-19 78 12-13 12-

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Swede 500g& 1kg 2.5 - 5

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Direct Drill 1

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40 natural

40 80 100 170-250 1 17-20 87 10-11 12-13

Kale 1kg 7.5 2.5 - 5 Apr-Jul Sept-Mar 1-2 50 100 50 120 150-220 1 15-17 80 14-17 10-11

Spitfire 5kg & 25kg 10 6 May-

end Sept Jul-Dec 1-2.5 15-20 20 40 40 90-110 2 12-15 80 18-19 10-11

Zoom 5kg 10 6 April-Sep Sept-Jan 1-2 various 110 55 55 90-110 2 12-15 80 18-19 10-11

Rapid Root Mixture 5kg 8.5 6mid

Apr-mid Sept

Jul-Dec 1-2 n/a 60 50 50 - - - - - -

Winter Graze Mixture 5kg 8.5 6mid

Jul-mid Sept

Post Christmas 1-2 n/a 60 50 50 - - - - - -

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DISCLAIMER These tables are given in good faith and intended for general guidance only. Weather, local conditions and crop rotations must always be taken into account.Stock should be introduced gradually over a two week period and an area of grassland should be available for animals to return to; water and hay or straw should also be made available. Please contact your supplier for further guidance.

ROOT CROPSROOT CROPS

GRASS SEED

192127

RAPID ROOT(pre December use)

60% Forage Rape

35% Stubble Turnip

5% Kale

100%

Sowing Rate 6 - 8.5kg/ha

Pack size 5kg

Treatment Untreated

The forage rape element of this mixture ensures quick establishment and high protein yields, whilst the stubble turnips provide energy and stockholding capacity. The mixture is ideal for fattening stock and will provide grazing from July through to December. Sow mid April - mid September

WINTER GRAZE(post December use)

Stubble TurnipsFodder Beet

60% Stubble Turnip

35% Forage Rape

5% Kale

100%

Fodder Beet Yield and Feed Quality

Average dry matter yield 17 - 22 tonnes/ha

Average fresh yields 95 - 110 tonnes/ha

Crude Protein 12 -13%

Digestibilty value 78%

Dry Matter 12-19%

Metabolisable energy 12-12.5MJ/kg DM

Sugars in DM 65%

Stubble Turnips Yield and Feed Quality

Average dry matter yield 3.5 - 4.5 tonnes/ha

Average fresh yields 38 - 45 tonnes/ha

Crude Protein 17 - 18% (mainly leaves)

Digestibilty value 68 - 70%

Dry Matter 8-9%

Metabolisable energy 11MJ/kg DM

Sugars in DM 55%

Sowing Rate 6 - 8.5kg/ha

Pack size 5kg

Treatment Untreated

The mixture of palatable, proven varieties ideal for sowing after winter cereals. The mixture is suitable for post Christmas grazing as it exhibits very good winter hardiness, which is improved by the addition of the kale. Sow mid July - mid September

Grown as a main root crop which requires similar inputs and husbandry as sugar beet.

The roots are very palatable to stock and contain a very high energy content.

Can either be harvested by lifting the roots or livestock can graze in situ.

A high yielding crop of top quality fodder which can be fed as an supplement to grass silage

Two types of stubble turnip, a bulbing type and a non bulbing type

Can either be sown after fi rst cut silage for summer utilisation or after the cereal harvest for utilisation in the autumn

Generally produces higher fresh weight yields when compared to forage rape

Good for breaking in hill ground

ROOT CROPS

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2019 QUALITY GRASS SEED MIXTURES broch… · WSC’s are found within the grass plant cell. WSC’s are readily available to the rumen microbes & break down quickly. ... Ensiles well