Turnip – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz Seed, grain, farm and animal supplies. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:15:53 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://seedscereals.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/no-words-100x100.jpg Turnip – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz 32 32 RIVAL https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/rival/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:06:08 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3950 Summer Turnip Features: Provides a standing volume of high energy and protein feed under periods of environmental stress Seasonal growth: Sow late October to early November, graze 12-14 weeks Stock Suitability: An early-maturing tankard-shaped turnip bred for high leaf production through dry January/February period, mostly in dairy Suggested sow rate: alone 1.5 - 3 kg/ha  ]]> AGRICOM
RIVAL TURNIP

Rival is ideally used as part of a pasture renovation programme on dairy farms that have a period of dry weather, or a loss of pasture quality, through January and February. Growing a Rival crop provides a standing volume of high energy and protein feed, which helps maintain milk production under periods of environmental stress. Rival is a high-performing cultivar, with a higher leaf proportion than some other turnip varieties, ensuring high quality at grazing.

Suggested Sowing Time Late October to early November
Suggested Sowing Rate Alone(kg/ha) Varies depending on quality of paddock preparation – range 1.5-3
Time to First Grazing 12-14 weeks
Number of Potential Grazings 1
Potential Yield (t DM/ha) Average = 8-12
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]]> RAGT G2 https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/sf-g2/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:04:19 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3948 Winter Globe Turnip Features: SF G2 is the turnip farmers should turn to when looking for a true winter hardy globe turnip Seasonal growth: A later maturing turnip 15-18 weeks planted in summer/early autumn for winter feed Stock Suitability: All stock types Suggested sow rate: alone .800 - 1.5 kg/ha  ]]> RAGT G2 WINTER GLOBE TURNIP

Utilise RAGT G2’s benefits where traditional globe turnips have been used successfully in on-farm rotations. RAGT G2 is the turnip farmers should turn to when looking for a true winter hardy globe turnip.

Agronomic Features:

  • Round traditional globe turnip for winter use
  • Diploid, green-skinned, white-fleshed turnip
  • Latest globe type, new breeding
  • Perfect for rotations breaking in new country
  • Replacement for Green Globe
  • Quality turnip that holds on well in cool climates

Stock Suitability: All stock types

Sowing Rate: 800g – 1.5 kg/ha

Seasonal Growth: SF G2 is a later maturing turnip (110+ days), planted in summer/early autumn for winter feed

 

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