Uses
Grazed in situ Sheep/Cattle, Gamecover, WildbirdGrazed in situ Sheep/Cattle, Gamecover, WildbirdGrazed in situ Sheep/Cattle, Gamecover, WildbirdGrazed in situ Sheep/Cattle, Gamecover, Wildbird
Sowing Rate
2kgs (drilled) 3kgs (broadcast) per acre
Persistence
Biennial Utilised in 1 season
Sowing Period
May to June
Yield Potential
8-10t DM per ha.
Management
It should be sown into a fine and firm seedbed. It is a hungry crop and will achieve its full potential when properly fed. Nitrogen application should be spit 65% in the seedbed with the remained applied when the crop reaches 15cm. The crop should be strip grazed. Flea beatle and slugs can be an issue during establishment therefore close management is essential.
