Interval Forage Rape
Forage Rape
With Interval Forage Rape being a Rape Kale cross it's utilisation period can run into January meaning an extended grazing period.
Interval forage rape has exceptional yield potential combined with disease resistance. Its quick to establish and is perfect for fattening lambs or flushing ewes.
Our in house trials showed that Interval was preferentially grazed over other forage rape varieties, suggesting it is more palatable.
Utilisation
10 12 Weeks after sowing
Good for finishing Lambs
If left too long it can become bitter and unpalatable.
Very aggressive growth rates, quick to establish.
Livestock intake
You must introduce feeding to any Brasica slowly over two weeks. Its best to have a grass or stubble run back. Start feeding two weeks before the crop is fully mature so livestock are accustomed to forage rape when the crop is at full potential.
Increase palatability by mixing stubble turnips and forage rape together. The two mixed together will increase yields and boost protein content as opposed to stubble turnips on there own.