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Fodder Kale/Rape Hybrid 'Interval' (Conv.)

€6.75

Interval rape/kale variety - can be sown from late April through to early Autumn. Hybrid brassicas such as Interval combine the rapid growth characteristics of forage rape with the winter hardiness and yield potential of kale. Conventional untreated seed. Price is per kg - call for bulk orders. More details below.

'Interval' Hybrid Brassica

INTERVAL is a hybrid brassica (kale x forage rape cross) offering the highly beneficial combination of rapid growth ability and good all year round performance. With better winter hardiness than stubble turnips or forage rape, this can fill the requirement for an autumn sown crop for utilisation after Christmas.   It will provide high energy grazing for cattle or sheep and can be used for summer, autumn or winter grazing. It has a very fast establishment and can be sown later than kale. Ideal for out wintering systems. Has regrowth potential when sown early.

Benefits of growing INTERVAL -

    Rapid and vigorous growth – matures in 12-16 weeks
    Winter hardiness
    Good late season yield potential
    High energy and protein source

Sowing
Direct drilled 2kg/acre. Broadcast 3kg/acre.  Sow May to August. Early sowings may bolt.

Usage
September to January/February (in a mild winter it can last until March).

Time to mature
10-12 weeks.  Cand be given to cattle and sheep – strip grazed to reduce waste.

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