Summer Catch Crop Trial 2015

Brassicas can be sown as summer catch crops to extend the grazing season and provide a break crop between grass leys. Kingshay trialled 8 varieties of different types to investigate which represent best value for money.

This Farming Note covers:

• Bulbing turnips
• Leafy turnips
• Forage rape
• Rape kale hybrid
• Insect control

Issued March 2016.

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