Products — Root crops
Kale
MARROW STEM
A valuable crop suitable for the dairy herd coming off grass for the autumn. Has a thick stem and large nutritious leaves.
THOUSAND HEAD
Although it is not as palatable as Marrow Stem Kale, it is more leafy and frost resistant. Provided it is not over-mature or grown too large, cattle will eat the stem completely.
GRADED SEED H
1.75 mm - 2.00 mm. For use with Stanhay Belt No. 7.5 or 8 Webb Selector Wheel B.
GRADED SEED J
2.00 mm - 2.25 mm for use with Stanhay Belt No. 8.5 or Webb Selector Wheel C.
When seed is graded, it becomes uniform in size thus easing precision drilling. If you would like graded seed, please enquire when ordering.
SEED TREATMENTS
Thiram, is available for the prevention of damping off and control of seed borne diseases.
Fodder Beet
An excellent crop for cattle as it produces high dry matter yields with high energy values. It is suitable for producing high quality feed in areas where forage maize is unsuitable. It tends to be more drought tolerant than swedes and turnips. All Fodder Beet varieties are pelleted in 1 acre boxes.
KYROS
Yellow intermediate type. Heavy yielding and with strong top. Roots grow well out of the ground.
MAGNUM
Very high yields and dry matter, easily harvested by sugar beet machines. White rooted beet.
Mangel
BRIGADIER
Orange intermediate globe shape; large top with 11.2% dry matter.
Swede
A very valuable crop for high energy feed in autumn and winter. Swedes are often grazed but it is possible to lift them for later feeding.
BEST OF ALL
An improved stock of a well-known and popular variety. Yields well and of good quality.
MARIAN
Purple top, globe shape with some resistance to Club-root and mildew. Usable for both fodder and culinary purposes.
RUTA OTOFTE
High fresh yield and extremely high dry matter yield with moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
Turnip
GREEN GLOBE
An excellent white-fleshed turnip with green top root. High feeding value and good keeping quality.
GREEN TOP SCOTCH
Green top globe shape. Very hardy variety with yellow flesh.
Stubble Turnips
BARKANT
This purple top variety has high leaf and root yield and is suitable for summer or autumn use.
MARCO TETRAPLOID
This produces good dry matter yields with well-developed roots and has good resistance to bolting.
