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Swift Re Cleaned Forage Rape

Forage Rape Seed

Swift forage rape is a Rape/Kale cross which gives it extra vigour and winter hardiness.

Swift is ideal for late sowing and multi grazing.

It can be used for game cover however can be prone to bolt if sown too early (before May).

If sown early in the summer Swift can re-grow after one grazing.

Utilisation

10 – 12 Weeks after sowing
Good for finishing Lambs
If left too long it can become bitter and unpalatable.
This forage rape has very aggressive growth rates so is quick to establish.

Livestock intake

You must introduce feeding to any Brasica slowly over two weeks. It’s 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 combined will increase yields and boost protein content compared to straight stubble turnips.

Sowing & Growing:

Sowing Period	May – end August

Direct Drill	2kg/acre 5kg/ha

Broadcast	2kg/acre 5kg/ha

Yield & Feed Data:

Average D M Yield	3.5tonnes/ha

Average fresh yields	24 – 35tonnes/ha

Crude protein	19 – 20%

Digestibility value	65D

Dry Matter	12 – 14%

Metabolisable energy	10 - 11MJ/kg DM

This product is sold in weights of 1.00 Kg(s)

Quantity:

£6.75

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