Purple Top Turnips

Hardy, large-rooted brassica that produces abundant high quality forage below and above ground
Can yield up to 4 to 6 tons of DM/acre
High energy feed with 85% total digestible nutrients and 10% protein
Roots grow about half above ground
Excellent cover crop species; good competitor with weeds, scavenges N and other nutrients to prevent leaching

Best Use:

Cover crop and pasture forage. Has been pastured successfully with up to a foot of snow.

Management:

Add 50-100 lbs. N and medium rates of K and P. Ready to graze in 60-90 days.

Planting Date:

May to August

Seeding:

Seed 2-3 lbs/acre ¼ to ½ inch deep

$16.20 – $87.00

Purple Top Turnips

Performance Table

Species Name	Drilled	Broadcast/Aerial	In Mix	Approx. Seeds/lb	Seeding Date Range	Seeding Depth	Winter Kill
Purple Top Turnips	3-5	5-6	1-2	220,000	March-May, July-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes
Cover Crop Radish (Daikon)	6-8	8-9	2-3	25,000	Aug-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes
Carwoodi Oilseed Radish	6-8	8-9	2-3	25,000	Aug-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes
Dwarf Essex Rape	4-7	7-9	1-2	145,000	March-May, July-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes
Forage Kale	3-4	4-5	1-2	144,000	March-May, July-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes
Pacific Gold Mustard	15-20	20-25	3-5	180,000	Feb-April, Aug-Sept	¼ - ¾ inch	Yes
Yellow Mustard	15-20	20-25	3-5	180,000	Feb-April, Aug-Sept	¼ - ¾ inch	Yes
Winter Camelina	6	9	1-2	400,000	Sept - Oct	¼ - ½ inch	No
Ethiopian Cabbage	3-4	4-5	1-2	144,000	March-May, July-Sept	¼ - ½ inch	Yes

FORAGE TURNIPS

Hardy, large-rooted brassica that produces abundant high quality forage below and above ground
Can yield up to 4 to 6 tons of DM/acre
High energy feed with 85% total digestible nutrients and 10% protein
Roots grow about half above ground