Hunter

leafy turnip

Early maturing, grazing as early as 6-8 weeks
Fast recovery from grazing
High yielding for more feed
Strong plant survival after multiple grazings
Bred for turnip mosaic and cauliflower mosaic virus tolerance

Hunter Forage Brassica is an excellent quality forage capable of providing extremely high liveweight gain on animals. Hunter was bred for tolerance to turnip mosaic virus and cauliflower mosaic virus. This, combined with selecting for vigorous regrowth, has provided a variety with fast recovery from grazing. Extensive work with Hunter under both controlled trials and paddock evaluations has identified the reduced number of Hunter plants bolting in autumn from a spring sowing. Hunter can also be sown with other species such as perennial herbs and clovers to boost overall production.

Suitable For

Fast maturing and highly palatable

As a cross between a turnip and a forage rape, Hunter is a quick growing, leafy turnip with minimal bulb development. Fast maturing, Hunter provides high quality, quick forage, and produces high liveweight gains in beef and sheep. Selected for its vigorous regrowth, Hunter recovers fast and produces strong yields.

Hunter is a great option for early autumn feed. Hunter usually shows good resistance to most Clubroot races, but is susceptible to Aphids. Hunter is best suited to heavier soil conditions with periodic summer moisture or irrigation.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 4-5kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 1-2kg/ha

Rainfall

Minimum 600mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

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