Spitfire Pro-Nitro
2–3 year cutting ley with Red Clover
A version of the standard Spitfire including Red Clover varieties for extra protein content, drought tolerance and much lower dependence on nitrogen fertiliser.
3 Year Trials Results: Spitfire Pro Nitro averaged 9.2 t/year more 30% DM silage than the control Hybrid Ryegrass. In year 3, without N, this mixture out yielded by >1.0 t DM/hectare, the control PRG with 250 kg/hectare N.
Cutting Dates: 70’D’ (11.2ME) 18th May.
Minimum Cutting Height: 10cm.
Tested Mixture
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Organic Available
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Mixture
Features
Very good spring growth and yield at 1st cut
High protein silage, especially at 2nd and 3rd cut
Good 2nd cut and late season digestibility optimises forage quality
Excellent grazing in the autumn, especially for lamb finishing
Pack Size
12.0 kg
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12.0 kg/acre
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29.7 kg/ha
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