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Winfred

forage rape

  • Early maturing, 10-12 weeks
  • High leaf to stem ratio for excellent utilisation rates
  • Regrowth potential for 2-4 grazings
  • Tolerant of dry conditions once established
  • Ideal for summer, autumn and winter feed
Suitable For

Sowing Rate: 3-4 kg/ha
Rainfall: Minimum 500mm per annum
Weeks to Grazing: 10-12 weeks
Soil Fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)

The flexible forage rape with high dry matter production

A cross between turnip and kale, generally termed a forage rape. Winfred has proven to be a versatile top performing brassica with high dry matter production. Winfred can be sown in medium to high rainfall areas through to low rainfall marginal areas and cropping zones. Winfred can be flexible in sowing times, for example in marginal areas it should be sown in autumn or early August.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 3-4kg/ha

Rainfall

Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

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