Key Features & Benefits
High Energy Feed – Boosts milk yield, butterfat, and liveweight gain.
Excellent Palatability – Animals readily consume roots, raw or chopped.
High Yield Potential – Produces up to 80–100 tonnes/ha fresh weight.
Easy Harvesting – Roots grow 40–50% above ground.
Balanced Dry Matter – 15–17% DM for digestibility and storage.
Adaptable Variety – Suitable for temperate to warm climates with fertile soils.
Agronomy & Planting Guide
Soil: Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile loam soils.
Sowing Time: Early spring (when soil temperatures reach 7–10°C).
Row Spacing: 50 cm between rows.
Plant Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants in the row.
Seed Rate: Approx. 100,000 seeds/ha (about 1–1.5 units per acre).
Harvest: Late autumn, before heavy frost.
Feeding Value
Cattle: Supports higher milk production & butterfat levels.
Sheep & Goats: Provides concentrated energy for growth and fattening.
Usage Tip: Always feed with roughage (hay, silage, or straw) to balance rumen health.
Advantages of Feldherr
High energy and palatability
Reliable yields with early maturity
Easier lifting and harvesting
Suitable for both grazing and storage
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