Kale (Bayou Kale-Rape Hybrid)

    Description

    This hybrid plant is the product of blending two brassica parent plants: kale and forage rape. This innovative hybrid boasts a unique combination of qualities, harnessing the quick establishment capabilities of forage rape and the exceptional winter resilience of kale. The resulting kale-rape hybrid stands as a superior source of high-protein forage, tailor-made for winter grazing. Its accelerated growth, robust vigor, and resilience to harsh winter conditions make it an ideal choice for livestock feed.

    Kale (Bayou Kale-Rape Hybrid)

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      $147.50

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      Seeding Rate: 5-6 lbs per acre.

        Description

        This hybrid plant is the product of blending two brassica parent plants: kale and forage rape. This innovative hybrid boasts a unique combination of qualities, harnessing the quick establishment capabilities of forage rape and the exceptional winter resilience of kale. The resulting kale-rape hybrid stands as a superior source of high-protein forage, tailor-made for winter grazing. Its accelerated growth, robust vigor, and resilience to harsh winter conditions make it an ideal choice for livestock feed.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Kale (Bayou Kale-Rape Hybrid) has a minimum germination temp of 43 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential None
        Seeds/lb 175,000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Medium Taproot
        Cold Kill 0 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 2 - 4 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 70-150 days
        Lasting Residue Poor
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Fair
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Good
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/4 - 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 43 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 5-6 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 8-10 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Good
        Drought Good
        Shade Good
        Wet Soil Fair
        Low Fertility Fair
        Low pH Soil Good
        High pH Salinity Fair
        High pH Calcareous Good

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