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A drought tolerant, winter active rape that provides multiple grazing opportunities over its growing season.

Perenniality

Annual

First Grazing

90

Livestock

Cattle, Sheep, Wildlife

Seeding Rate

3-4lbs/ac; Mix 1-2lbs/ac

Winfred Brassica

  • turnip-kale cross
  • suitable for all climates
  • graze up to three times a season
  • 40 years of proven performance
  • produces up to five tons of dry matter per acre

Seeding & Establishment

Seeding Rate:  3-4 lb alone, 1-2 lb in a mix

Planting Time:  April-Sept

Regions Suitability:  All

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Suggested Mixes

Fall to winter grazing beef cattle

Rate (lb/ac)
Winfred Brassica 2
BMR Millet 10
Graza Radish 3
Choice Chicory 2
Red Clover 5
Total 22

Post-weaning lamb and calf mix

Rate (lb/ac)
Winfred Brassica 1
Graza Radish 5
Tonic Plantain 2
Hunter Turnip 1
Choice Chicory 1
Forage Cereal 30
Total 40

A winfred relay crop in California, that was planted following organic tomatoes, used for grazing and green manure.

Winfred Rape Brassica field