Kale & Swede
Kale is a brassica traditionally grown for grazing by cattle in the Autumn and Winter. Swedes are a full season root crop which are mainly fed in situ, an excellent high energy winter feed.
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Kale & Swede Seed
PROTEOR
(THE PROVEN PERFORMER)
- Very high dry matter yields in UK and NZ trials
- A leafy Kale at intermediate stem height
- Very high leaf to stem ratio (50% more leaf)
- Excellent winter hardiness and standing power
- Excellent tolerance of aphids, club root and other diseases
- Light grazing in Summer/Autumn will result in some re-growth
£14.50
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 7.5kg/Ha
Direct Drill – 4kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – July
150 – 220 days to grazing.
Suitability
Traditionally grown for grazing in the Autumn & Winter, also used as a winter hardy game cover.
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 8 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yields 60 – 65 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 16 – 17% fresh
Digestibility Value 68D
Dry Matter 14 – 16%
Metabolise Energy 10 – 11 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 17%
Bulk Buy
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TRIUMPH (GRADE H)
- Very high dry matter yields in UK and NZ trials
- A leafy Kale at intermediate stem height
- Very high leaf to stem ratio (50% more leaf)
- Excellent winter hardiness and standing power
- Excellent tolerance of aphids, club root and other diseases
- Light grazing in Summer/Autumn will result in some re-growth
£32.50
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary X
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 6
Skin Colour – Bronze
Flesh Colour – Yellow
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
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TRIUMPH (NATURAL)
- Very high dry matter yields in UK and NZ trials
- A leafy Kale at intermediate stem height
- Very high leaf to stem ratio (50% more leaf)
- Excellent winter hardiness and standing power
- Excellent tolerance of aphids, club root and other diseases
- Light grazing in Summer/Autumn will result in some re-growth
£23.00
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary X
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 6
Skin Colour – Bronze
Flesh Colour – Yellow
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
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KENMORE (GRADE H)
- Well proven High Dry Matter grazing swede
- Widely used throughout the UK, Scottish bred
- Exceptionally winter hardy with high Dry Matter yields
- Globe shaped and consistently uniform
£38.00
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary X
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 5
Skin Colour – Bronze
Flesh Colour – White
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
For bulk order prices please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you. Alternatively, call us on 01531 822833.
KENMORE (NATURAL)
- Well proven High Dry Matter grazing swede
- Widely used throughout the UK, Scottish bred
- Exceptionally winter hardy with high Dry Matter yields
- Globe shaped and consistently uniform
£23.00
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary X
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 5
Skin Colour – Bronze
Flesh Colour – White
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
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AIRLIE (GRADE H)
- Low dry matter and high fresh yields
- Ideal for culinary or feeding stock
- Good confirmation characteristics and excellent disease resistance
- Very consistent root shape in the field
- Bright purple skinned with a yellow flesh ideal for culinary use
£38.00
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary √
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 6
Skin Colour – Light Purple
Flesh Colour – Creamy White
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
For bulk order prices please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you. Alternatively, call us on 01531 822833.
AIRLIE (NATURAL)
- Low dry matter and high fresh yields
- Ideal for culinary or feeding stock
- Good confirmation characteristics and excellent disease resistance
- Very consistent root shape in the field
- Bright purple skinned with a yellow flesh ideal for culinary use
£23.00
Sowing Info
Broadcasting – 5kg/Ha
Direct Drill (Grade H) – 1kg/Ha
Sowing Period – April – June
170+ days to grazing.
Suitability
Fodder √
Culinary √
Root Shape (9=Globe 1 = Tankard) – 6
Skin Colour Light – Purple
Flesh Colour – Creamy White
Feed Quality
Average Dry Matter Yield 7 – 10 tonnes/ha
Average Fresh Yield 70 – 80 tonnes/ha
Crude Protein 10 – 11%
Digestibility Value 82D
Dry Matter 9 – 13%
Metabolise Energy 12.8 – 13.1 MJ/kg DM
Sugars in DM 59%
Bulk Buy
For bulk order prices please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you. Alternatively, call us on 01531 822833.