High yielding giant type kale with potential yield of 18000 kgDM/ha
Excellent tolerance to frost
Good aphid tolerance
A proven and reliable kale for NZ grazing systems
First and second crop option
Farm Type
Sowing Rate4 kg/ha
Days to GrazingFrom 150 to 220
Growing SeasonsSpring, Summer
Grazing SeasonsAutumn, Winter
Potential Yield18,000 kgDM/ha
Utilisation70%
dry matter production
Grazing Management
Number of Grazings1
“Gruner kale is a cheap, reliable feed for my cows,” says Reon. Reon and his partner are in their second season as 50/50 sharemilkers on a 90 ha property at Outram, near Dunedin, calving 270 cows. About 190 dry cows are wintered on the farm.