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A practical alternative to swedes or main crop kale, this is best sown by end July, and provides an economical break between grass crops.
It can be sown and utilised earlier in the season or used as winter keep and a break crop before a spring reseed.
Note: It is important to remember than when feeding brassicas to livestock, ensure there is always a water, mineral and roughage source available alongside the brassicas. There must always be an area for animals to lie back on. Always adjust diet slowly and appropriately.