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
Key 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
| Sowing rate | 5kg/ha (2kg/acre) |
| Sowing time | March to August |
| Sowing depth | 15mm (½ 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 7.5kg/ha (3kg/acre) |