Henderson Kale
SKU: 364215375135191
Kale
Brassica oleracea ssp. acephala
Kale, also known as Chou Moeller, is the most cold-tolerant of all forage brassica
- varieties can be short and tall (2 m)
- flat, long Leaves.
- High leaf to stem ratio
- yellow, flowers l produce seed pods containing tiny round seeds.
- Rainfall more than 650 mm required or irrigation
- Plant as a mixture plantain, chicory, white clover, red clover
- Sow in spring for grazing in autumn-winter
pros
- Drought tolerant, winter-active fodder crop with excellent feeding value
- provide autumn-winter grazing in ~5-6 months after sowing
- can tolerate a broad pH range. Ensure Mo and B not deficient.
- Cold tolerant and can stand heavy frosts
cons
- slow growing Brassica
- requires high soil fertility and high levels of moisture.
- Susceptible to pests slugs, Aphis, cabbage white butterfly, diamond black moth, cutworms, leafminers.Major diseases
- disorders/toxicity Monitor stock for scouring, nitrate poisoning
- Avoid unrestricted access begin with 1-2 hr access daily and take 7-10 days before reach maximum allowance
Sowing/planting rates as single species
3 - 5 kg/ha. A high rate improves stem quality and aids a rapid early yield. Sow shallow (5-10 mm) in a finely worked firm, moist seedbed, cover with roller/mesh. Only suitable for direct-drilling in friable soil.
Sowing/planting rates in mixtures
0.5-2 kg/ha
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