When is the right time to plant?
Siberian Kale 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 | 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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