Outstanding leaf-to-stem ratio with very good late winter leafiness
Excellent crop utilisation due to highly digestible stem
Superior animal production due to enhanced forage quality
Bred for low levels of SMCO (S-methyl cysteine sulphoxide)
Good regrowth if lightly grazed during late summer
First and second crop option
Farm Type
Sowing Rate4 kg/ha
Days to GrazingFrom 150 to 220
Growing SeasonsSpring, Summer
Grazing SeasonsAutumn, Winter
Potential Yield12,000 kgDM/ha
Utilisation70%
Grazing Management
Number of Grazings1
“Kestrel kale is a strong plant that holds up in challenging weather conditions. Kestrel is palatable for all stock classes; the steers do well on the stem after the hoggets clean up most of the foliage.”