Barenbrug Japanese Radish Nooitgedacht 25kg
Product Description
Barenbrug Japanese Radish Nooitgedacht 25kg
Product Information
Characteristics:
- It is planted because of the thickened roots
- The cultivar Nooitgedacht has a long growing season that will not flower and form early seed
- Radish is normally a winter and autumn planting fodder
- Japanese radish is resistant to cold and are not affected by frost, it grows best in cool parts with reliable rainfall from January to April
- Japanese radish grows best on light soils, sandy and loamy soils, it doesn’t performs very well on soils that has resulted water logging
- It promotes water infiltration, aerates ground and alleviates soil compaction
- Sow at a soil temperature of not lover than 10ºC
- Japanese radish has a potential DM yield of 12-14t/ha
- Sowing rate: 4kg/ha
- Gives good production during winter, roots and leaves can be fed
- A succulent feed for animals for the dry months if pasture under irrigation is insufficient or non existent
Seeding:
- 3-5kg/ha
Water Requirements:
- 450mm+ per year
Suited Regions:
- The whole of South Africa
Planting Months:
- Jan – March
Soil:
- Adapted to a wide range of soil types especially light soils to loam soils
- Prefer soils with a high moisture content
