Henderson Kale

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) 
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  • flat, long Leaves.  
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  • High leaf to stem ratio 
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  • yellow, flowers l produce seed pods containing tiny round seeds.
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  • Rainfall more than 650 mm required or irrigation
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  • Plant as a mixture plantain, chicory, white clover, red clover
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  • Sow in spring for grazing in autumn-winter 
 
pros
    	
  • Drought tolerant, winter-active fodder crop with excellent feeding value
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  • provide autumn-winter grazing in ~5-6 months after sowing 
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  • can tolerate a broad pH range. Ensure Mo and B not deficient.
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  • Cold tolerant and can stand heavy frosts
 
cons
    	
  • slow growing Brassica 
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  • requires high soil fertility and high levels of moisture.
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  • Susceptible to pests slugs, Aphis, cabbage white butterfly, diamond black moth, cutworms, leafminers.Major diseases
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  • disorders/toxicity Monitor stock for scouring, nitrate poisoning 
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  • 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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