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CHARACTERISTICS:
Non-Forage Benefits:
1 = Poor; 5 = Excellent
Compaction Alleviation: 3
Weed Suppression: 4
Biomass Production: 4
Erosion Control: 3
Disease/Pest Control: 3
Pollinator/Beneficials: 3
P & K Cycling: 3
Ease of Establishment: 5
Nitrogen Fixer/Scavenger: Scavenger
Nutritional Value:
Values Vary Greatly Depending on Maturity
Crude Protein: 14
NEL¹ Mcal/lb.: –
ADF%²: 23
NDF%³: 22
TDN: 78
DM Tons/Acre: 2-5
Days to First Harvest: 35-40
Days to Next Harvest: 25-30
¹- Net Energy for Lactation = Energy available after subtracting digestive and metabolic losses
²- Acid Detergent Fiber = Low values mean more digestible
³- Neutral Detergent Fiber = Low values mean cows can eat more
Ranking (Good, Better, Best):
Graze: Best
Baleage: Better
Chop: Good
SEEDING:
Planting Time:
July-Sept.
Seeding Rate:
Mono (lbs./acre): 4-6
Mix (lbs./acre): 2-3
Forage (lbs./acre): 5-6
Aerial (lbs./acre): 5-6
Seeding Info:
Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio (C:N): 10:1 – 15:1
Seeding Depth (in./with drill): 1/4
Seeds/lb.: 165,000
Bulk Density (lbs./ft.): 44
Aerial Application Rate: 5-6
Germination Soil Temp.: 45 F
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
Days to Emergence: 4-6
MANAGEMENT:
Considerations
Brassica Crops can cause animal health disorders if not grazed properly. Introduce grazing animals to brassica pastures slowly (usually over 3-5 days). With extremely high forage values, brassicas can cause problems if hungry animals are turned out into predominate brassica pastures. Even though traditional recommendations allow for 2/3, we actually recommend keeping brassicas to under 1/3 of the grazing animal’s diet- always supplement brassicas with dry hay or other grasses (higher in fiber).
Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced