Lactimo is becoming a strong, proven performer on farms throughout New Zealand. It is a mono-germ fodder beet originating from France and has a yellow – orange tankard shaped bulb that sits approximately 45% above the ground.
It is a high yielding variety with medium dry matter content at 15-17%, with very good disease and bolting tolerance.
The crop can be grazed in-situ, or be lifted and fed whole or chopped.
Product Features
- Medium dry matter variety
- Very good bolting tolerance
- Good seedling vigour
- Very good disease resistance
- Suitable for sheep, cattle and deer
- Available in handy half hectare boxes
Agronomic Information:
Sowing season: |
Spring |
Sowing rate: |
80,000-100,000 seeds per hectare |
Maturity: |
200+ days from sowing to grazing |
Bulb % above ground |
+/- 45% |
Dry matter % |
15-17% |
Bolting tolerance: |
Very good |
Disease resistance: |
Very good |
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