Information sheet
Preferred brassica for grazing due to exceptional palatability
- Grown in Australia and used by farmers globally
- Hobson is a forage brassica with good palatability and regrowth
- Fast growth to first grazing between 10-12 weeks
- Bulk quality feed gives exceptional flexibility in any cattle or lamb finishing enterprise
- Suitable for autumn or spring sowing to provide quality feed when grass production is suppressed due to high temperature
- Ideal for sowing in a minimum till paddock prior to a pasture due to its long tap root which helps penetrate into soil profile
- A long taproot also assists Hobson to chase moisture in dry periods
- Ideal for including in biofumigant blends due to its suppression of nematodes
- Grow with either Oats or Millet to give a rounded feed option
QUICK FACTS
Giant forage rape
Autumn or summer feed
Low cost high yield
Ideal for finishing stock
Highly palatable Fast regrowth after grazing
Excellent powdery mildew resistance
Good aphid resistance
Suited to a wide range of soil types
For beef, sheep, dairy and orchards
Strong nematode suppression
Rainfall 500mm+ or irrigation
Sow in autumn or spring
Sowing rate 3-5kg/ha