Spitfire
2–3 year cutting ley
Slightly lower yield than pure Italian based mixtures, but potentially higher energy yield because it holds quality for much longer due the dominance of Hybrid and Perennial Ryegrasses. It also produces much denser sward and has the ability to last up to three years.
3 Year Trials Results: Spitfire averaged 3.4 t/year more 30% DM silage than the control Hybrid Ryegrass
Cutting Dates: 70’D’ (11.2ME) 18th May.
Minimum Cutting Height: 10cm.
Tested Mixture
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Mixture
Variations
Spitfire Pro-Nitro
A version of standard Spitfire including persistent Red Clover varieties for extra protein content, drought tolerance and much lower dependence on artificial fertiliser.
Features
Very good spring growth with excellent yield at both 1st and 2nd cut
Much improved 2nd cut digestibility optimises silage quality
Good grazing potential in spring and autumn
Very good resistance to Mildew, Rust and Rhynchosporium
Pack Size
14.0 kg
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14.0 kg/acre
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34.6 kg/ha
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