Vollenda
Stubble turnip is another flexible forage crop offering a cost-effective feeding solution in summer, autumn or winter for sheep or cattle.
As well as providing a main crop, Vollenda can be used as a catch crop during summer grazing shortfalls.
Main uses
- Catch crops for overcoming summer grazing shortfalls
- Versatile autumn/winter grazing that reduces concentrate feeding period
- Valuable source of clean (worm-free) grazing for lambs
Vollenda seed benefits
- Easy to establish (undersown or scratched into stubbles)
- Early vigour variety suitable for May sowing (July feeding)
- Winter hardy variety ideal for later drilling (Nov – Jan feeding)
- Good resistance to bolting
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| Sowing rate | 5.00 kg/ha (2.00 kg/acre) |
| Sowing time | March to August |
| 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 7.5 kg/ha (3 kg/acre) |