• Hardy, leafy, large-rooted; produces biomass above and below ground
• Excellent fall grazing potential; Scavenges N and other nutrients which prevents leaching
• Should winterkill in Upper Midwest Seeding: 3-5 lbs/acre at ¼” to ½” deep
• Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed

Best Use:

• Cover crop and pasture forage
• Has been pastured successfully with up to a foot of snow

Management:

• Add 50-100 lbs. N and medium rates of K and P
• Ready to graze in 60-90 days after planting purple top turnip seed

Planting Date:

May to August Seeding: Seed 2-3 lbs/acre ¼ to ½ inch deep