Product Description
Fodder radish (Raphanus sativus), more commonly known as Japanese radish, is useful as a late autumn / early winter feed in the cooler eastern areas of South Africa. It may be used in the drier western areas, but would require supplementary irrigation. It can be effectively used as a fodder bank or source to supplement temperate and/or tropical pastures.
Product Information
- Very good cold and drought tolerance
- Best suited for sandy and loam soils
- Time of establishment: Normally January/February
- Can be planted in December in the cooler Eastern areas
- Sowing rate: 2-4kg/ha
- Shows good reaction to phosphate and potassium fertilizer
- Can be used as stand over feed for the winter
- Excellent rotational crop with maize
- High in protein: 18-22%
