Appin Forage Turnip Seeds (Brassica rapa) Premium grazing turnip with excellent leaf and bulb production. High-sugar forage for fall and winter use with quick regrowth.

Minimum: 500+ Seeds

Appin Forage Turnip is a top-tier grazing variety known for its impressive leafy growth AND robust bulb production. Unlike traditional turnips, this premium strain was developed specifically for livestock performance, producing a sweet, high-sugar forage that's ideal for fall and winter feeding.

Whether you’re raising sheep, goats, deer, or cattle, Appin delivers nutrient-rich greens and energy-dense bulbs that keep animals thriving even in cooler months. With rapid establishment and strong regrowth after grazing, it’s a dependable choice for both pasture rotations and wildlife plots.

💚 Why Grow Appin?

• 🥗 Dual Forage: Produces both lush greens and energy-packed roots

• ⚡ Quick Establishment: Ready for grazing in as little as 60 days

• 🐄 High Sugar Content: Improves palatability and energy intake

• 🔁 Excellent Regrowth: Recovers fast for multiple grazings

• ❄️ Cold Tolerant: Stands up to fall and early winter conditions

• 🦌 Deer & Livestock Approved: Attracts wildlife and supports farm animals

🐐 Best For:

• 🍂 Late-season forage in rotational grazing systems

• 🦌 Food plots that draw and feed deer through frost

• 🐑 Fall feed boost for sheep, goats, and cattle

• 🌱 Soil-friendly cover cropping that supports grazing

🌱 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Brassica rapa

• Type: Cool-season annual forage turnip

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Seeding Rate: 4–6 lbs/acre (broadcast), 2–4 lbs/acre (drilled)

• Planting Depth: ¼ – ½ inch

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil preferred

• Planting Time: Late summer to early fall

• Days to Maturity: 60–90 days

• Zones: Performs well in USDA Zones 3–8

🌾 Management Tips:

• Fertilize with nitrogen for vigorous leafy growth

• Avoid overgrazing too early—wait until greens reach ~12 inches

• Can be sown alone or mixed with brassicas, rye, or clover

• Great rotation option after summer annuals

🍃 Feed the Herd & Heal the Land

Whether you’re looking to maximize late-season nutrition or add energy-dense grazing to your forage plan, Appin Forage Turnip is a dual-purpose powerhouse. Sweet, leafy, and built for regrowth—it’s a smart choice for productive pastures and healthy herds.