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
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| 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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