{"product_id":"stubble-turnip-seeds","title":"Stubble Turnip Seeds – Two Proven Varieties for UK Farmers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStubble Turnip Seeds – Two Proven Varieties for UK Farmers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two trusted stubble turnip varieties — \u003cstrong\u003eVollenda\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBarkart\u003c\/strong\u003e — both providing cost-effective, high-energy forage for sheep and cattle from summer through to winter. Choose the variety that best suits your system and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVollenda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerminal's \u003cstrong\u003eVollenda Stubble Turnip\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-establishing, high-energy forage crop that provides a cost-effective feeding solution for sheep and cattle from summer right through to January. Whether used as a main crop or a catch crop to fill summer grazing shortfalls, Vollenda delivers clean, nutritious grazing with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh energy and protein\u003c\/strong\u003e – excellent nutritional value to support stock condition and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for cattle and sheep\u003c\/strong\u003e – versatile across a range of livestock enterprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy establishment and quick growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – fast to drill and establish, even in challenging conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood clean grazing for lambs\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for store lamb finishing and clean grazing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible use\u003c\/strong\u003e – works as a main crop or a catch crop during summer grazing gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended grazing window\u003c\/strong\u003e – feed from July through to the following January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBarkart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarkart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high dry matter stubble turnip variety with excellent winter hardiness and high digestibility. 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