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      Maris Kestrel kale

      Maris Kestrel kale is a high-quality, cost-effective winter feed for all classes of stock. It can also help overcome grass shortages towards the end of the summer.

       

       As a forage crop, Maris Kestrel kale is a high-yielding, high leaf-to-stem ratio brassica crop variety that is highly digestible and suitable for grazing.

      Main uses

      • Ideal brassica crop for out-wintering
      • Good later summer/early autumn feed for cattle or sheep
      • Solution to late-season grazing deficits

      Maris Kestrel kale benefits

      • Outstanding leaf-to-stem ratio
      • High whole plant D-value
      • High palatability driving intakes
      • Resistant to lodging
      • Good winter hardiness

      Expert forage support

      You can find our other forage crop varieties here or you can submit the form below for expert advice.

         

        Sowing rate 5.00-7.50 kg/ha (2.00-3.00 kg/acre)
        Sowing time May to late June
        Sowing depth 15 mm (1/2 inch)
        Sowing instructions Drill into a fine tilth

        Moist and warm soil conditions

        Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact

         

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