SAMSON STUBBLE TURNIPS

(High leaf to bulb ratio increases protein ratio but reduces winter hardiness)

Average Dry Matter Yield 3.5 – 4.5 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yields 38 – 45 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 17 – 18% (Mainly leaves)
Digestibility Value 69D
Dry Matter 8 – 9%
Metabolise Energy 11MJ/kg DM Sugars DM 55%
Pack size: 5kg

P.O.A

Sowing info

DO NOT SOW TOO THICK As this will jeopardise root size.

Broadcasting – 4kg/Ha

Direct Drill – 3kg/Ha

Sowing Period  – April – September

80 – 100 days to grazing.

Benefits

  • UK’s most popular stubble turnip
  • Huge purple tankard shape roots
  • Reliable well proven stubble turnip
  • Excellent disease resistance and early vigour
  • High leaf to bulb ratio increases protein levels
  • Palatable throughout the season
  • Excellent speed of growth and bolting resistance