Swede - Gowrie

  • Very high yielding general purpose swede with resistance to clubroot and powdery mildew
  • The variety was added to the National List in 2006 and is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights

Parentage

Airlie x Invitation

Description

Attractive purple skin and yellow flesh with globe shape
Very high yields of dry-matter at medium dry-matter content
Clubroot resistance from Invitation 
Powdery mildew resistance from both parents

Cattle and Sheep

Graze in situ by sheep with electric fence to reduce wastage
Lift, store and feed to cattle

Other Info

Autumn and winter
Recommend sowing Grade H seed with precision drill and covering with fleece or Wondermesh to control root flies