Swede - Kenmore

  • Pedigree inbreeding to F6 with selection for high dry yield matter and powdery mildew resistance
  • Multiplication of F6 family to produce uniform in-bred line cultivar

Parentage

Line derived from Magres x Line derived from Criffel

Description

White flesh and intermediate shape (between globe and tankard) shape
Very high yields of fresh and dry-matter
Low to medium dry-matter content but moderate winter hardiness 
Good powdery mildew resistance 

Cattle and Sheep

High yields of fresh food throughout autumn and winter from May/June sowing 
Graze in situ by sheep with electric fence to reduce wastage 
Lift, store and feed (ideally chopped) to beef cattle

Other Info

Can be used for processing as white fleshed