Maris Kestrel Kale (NI)
Maris Kestrel kale is a high-quality, cost-effective winter feed for all classes of stock.
Maris Kestrel kale can also help overcome grass shortages towards the end of summer. This high-yielding, high leaf-to-stem ratio variety is highly digestible so is suitable for grazing.
Key benefits of Maris Kestrel
- High palatability driving intakes
- Good cold weather and frost tolerance
- Stems resistant to lodging
- Ideal for outwintering
Note: Sow at 2-3 kg/acre from May to the end of June. Feed from July to the following February.
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Sowing rate | 5-7.5 kg/ha (2-3 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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