Forage Turnips (Purple Top)
- Turnip bulbs and roots penetrate the soil and recycle nutrients from subsoil
- Helps control erosion if left through winter
- Makes great pasture if mixed with oats
- Good tolerance for dry weather
CHARACTERISTICS
Nitrogen Fixing
NONE
Quick Growth
HIGH
Compaction Improvement
MEDIUM
Nutrient Scavenger
HIGH
Suppresses Weeds
HIGH
Erosion Control
HIGH
Winter Survival
NONE
Nematode Control
NONE
Planting Season
Spring/Mid-Summer/Late-Summer/Fall (bar goes fully through Late-Summer)
Planting Depth
1/4 - 1/2 inch
Seeds Per lb
220000
Forage Possibilities
Pasture | Baleage
HIGHMEDIUM