AIRLIE (NATURAL)

(Airlie is an early to intermediate use variety)

Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Pack size: 0.5kg & 1kg

P.O.A

Sowing info

Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha

Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha

Sowing Period  – April – June

170+ days to grazing.

Suitability

Fodder √

Culinary √

Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 6

Skin Colour – Light Purple

Flesh Colour – Creamy White

Benefits

  • Low dry matter and high fresh yields
  • Ideal for culinary or feeding stock
  • Good confirmation characteristics and excellent disease resistance
  • Very consistent root shape in the field
  • Bright purple skinned with a yellow flesh ideal for culinary use