T-Raptor is an early-maturing hybrid brassica created by crossing a forage turnip and a forage rape, designed to provide fast, high-quality livestock forage in 50 to 70 days.
Crop Cycle: Ready for its first grazing in 50–70 days (6 to 8 weeks) after planting.
Growth Habit: Leafy with a high leaf-to-bulb ratio, providing digestible, high-energy feed (around 80% TDN and 30% crude protein).
Regrowth: Exhibits rapid regrowth potential and is well-suited for multiple grazing passes (about once a month under ideal management).
Tolerances: Offers good plant vigor, clubroot resistance, and decent adaptability to seasonal weather gaps.
Seeding Rate: Typically planted at 3 to 4 lbs per acre, either broadcast or drilled in rows.
Depth: Must be planted shallowly—about one-eighth of an inch deep on a well-firmed, moist seedbed.
Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained soils with a pH between 5.3 and 7.5, and responds strongly to fertility and moisture.
Grazing Safety: Strip-grazing helps prevent waste. Because brassicas are high in dry matter and protein, livestock (especially cattle) should be gradually adjusted to the diet to avoid digestive health issues.
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High energy (80% TDN, 0.8 Nel), 30% crude protein stored feed
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High leaf-to-bulb ratio
Quantity on Hand: 5
Size: Default title
Product Number: #14070