Forage Rape (Voerraap)

Characteristics:

  • Spitfire is a modern rape created by crossing rape with kale. It has high dry matter yield, excellent tolerance of aphids, good animal palatability, and a maturity between 90 and 100 days,
  • Spitfire is a multi-purpose rape suited to planting in spring for excellent summer and autumn feed,
  • Spitfire has excellent yield,
  • It’s insect tolerant,
  • and low stem dry matter percentage.

Forage Rape (Voerraap)

Information

Crop/Specie: Forage Rape (Brassica Napus)

Cultivars: Spitfire

Seeding: 2-4kg/ha

Maturity: 90-100 days

Suited Regions: The whole of South Africa

Planting Months: Spring: Mid Oct- early Nov, Autumn: Late Jan - early March

Soil: Adapted to a wide range of soil types

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