Barkant Turnip
Estimated Delivery between April 24 and April 26.
Barkant Turnip is a high-yielding, early-maturing, leafy turnip bred for superior bulb development, strong leaf production, and excellent palatability. It’s one of the most popular turnip varieties in New Zealand due to its fast establishment, reliable yield, and high-energy feed value.
Designed for summer and early autumn grazing, Barkant provides a well-balanced mix of leafy tops and smooth, white-fleshed bulbs - ideal for lamb finishing, dairy supplementation, and beef production.
| Persistence | Up to 3 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- Early Maturity: Ready to graze in 8–10 weeks after sowing.
- Leafy Growth Habit: Produces abundant leafy tops for early feed and bulb grazing later.
- Excellent Palatability: Sweet, soft bulbs and lush tops are readily grazed by all livestock classes.
- Good Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common brassica diseases, including leaf spot and mildew.
- Reliable Performer: Proven adaptability across a wide range of New Zealand soils and climates.
- Short-Term Crop: Ideal for quick feed supply or as part of a pasture renewal rotation.
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Barkant Turnip
Barkant Turnip is a high-yielding, early-maturing, leafy turnip bred for superior bulb development, strong leaf production, and excellent palatability. It’s one of the most popular turnip varieties in New Zealand due to its fast establishment, reliable yield, and high-energy feed value.
Designed for summer and early autumn grazing, Barkant provides a well-balanced mix of leafy tops and smooth, white-fleshed bulbs - ideal for lamb finishing, dairy supplementation, and beef production.
| Persistence | Up to 3 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- Early Maturity: Ready to graze in 8–10 weeks after sowing.
- Leafy Growth Habit: Produces abundant leafy tops for early feed and bulb grazing later.
- Excellent Palatability: Sweet, soft bulbs and lush tops are readily grazed by all livestock classes.
- Good Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common brassica diseases, including leaf spot and mildew.
- Reliable Performer: Proven adaptability across a wide range of New Zealand soils and climates.
- Short-Term Crop: Ideal for quick feed supply or as part of a pasture renewal rotation.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
