Hobson

Proven performance in the UK,

Hobson forage rape
  • End Use: Dairy, Beef & Sheep
  • Utilisation: Graze in the field
  • Sowing period: Spring, early summer & after cereals
  • Utilisation Period: Late Autumn & Winter

Hobson has proven performance in the UK, it produces a palatable crop of feed in a short period of time.

Hobson will grow in most soils, crops are best sown in July/ August, and utilised from November onwards. 

In our trials, Hobson has very good winter hardiness, which allows some crops to be grazed in January and February.

Strengths

  • Grows in most soils

  • Good winter hardiness

  • Produces a palatable crop of feed

Technical Information

UK Trials Data

Relative Dry Matter Yield %Relative Fresh Yield %Dry Matter Content %Mildew Resistance*Alternaria Resistance*Winter Hardiness*
HOBSON10710113.9885
Limagrain Field Seeds
Limagrain UK
Rothwell, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6DT
Tel: +44 (0)1472 371471 Email: enquiries@limagrain.co.uk Web: www.lgseeds.co.uk
Registered Company No: 1305690 England
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Hobson

Proven performance in the UK,
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Hobson has proven performance in the UK, it produces a palatable crop of feed in a short period of time.

Hobson will grow in most soils, crops are best sown in July/ August, and utilised from November onwards. 

In our trials, Hobson has very good winter hardiness, which allows some crops to be grazed in January and February.

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Key Strengths

  • Grows in most soils

  • Good winter hardiness

  • Produces a palatable crop of feed

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

UK Trials Data

Relative Dry Matter Yield %Relative Fresh Yield %Dry Matter Content %Mildew Resistance*Alternaria Resistance*Winter Hardiness*
HOBSON10710113.9885

Source: Limagrain UK trials 1998-2021, (c) = Control, * Scores of 9 are best. Winter hardiness scored Jan 2011 only. Not all varieties trialled every year, not all scores taken every year

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