Barenbrug Mammoth Mpt Purple Top Turnip - Per Kg (25kg bag)
Mammoth Purple Top turnip is an older type single graze turnip that has been popular for many years.
Mammoth Purple Top is a widely adapted, cost-effective, mid maturing variety suitable for sheep, dairy and beef farming, it demonstrates a high feed level.
Turnips are the quickest species to establish.
Turnips have the potential of being grazed multiple times.
The first grazing however, will be the most important one.
It is important not to graze too large of an area at once.
Strip-grazing prevents both yield and quality losses due to trampling and polluting.
It is also important not to overfeed the cattle when they are allowed to graze the turnips at first.
Extremely high intake of turnips (and other brassicas) can cause animal health problems.
Therefore, cattle should be allowed to adjust to the change of diet.
Supplementing with other forages that contain less protein and sugars can prevent problems.
Widely adapted, older variety, hard flesh turnip, high yielding, suited to sheep, dairy and beef in drier areas.
Both leaf and bulbs are utilised by grazing animals.
The turnip bulb is a large storage organ that develops in the first year.
Regrowth is possible from a light first grazing if the leaf growing points attached to the bulb are not damaged.
Seeding rate:
3-5kg/ha (increased leaf production, medium to large bulb size)
2-3kg/ha (increased bulb size)
Common Questions
How long does Mammoth Purple Top take to reach yield potential?
Barenbrug states that purple turnips such as MPT or Mammoth Purple Top require 16 – 20 weeks to reach their yield potential.
How is it sold?
This listing is priced per kg and comes from a 25kg bag. Contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 if unsure.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.