Bayou Kale
Bayou Kale
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Bayou Kale is an exceptional, very versatile, nutrient-rich forage brassica. Livestock and wildlife rank it highly.

 

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Benefits

It has a deep taproot for loosening the hardpan and fibrous root system for controlling erosion and recycling nutrients. Its Winter hardness is excellent. This brassica also provides some nematode control, as well as other disease pathogen control. It is also excellent for bringing in beneficial insects.

Planting Guide

Bayou Kale prefers sandy loam. Ideal pH is between 5.8 and 6.0, so be sure to treat soil appropriately. It has an ideal soil temperature of 45 °F. The seed is best planted between , at a depth between 1/4" and 1/2 inch. It will take a total of 60 lbs. of Nitrogen to perform well, and Phosphorus and Potash should be added based on soil tests. This plant grows rapidly, and will bloom and seed out during the Spring.

Details

Here’s what you can expect when you plant Petcher Seeds’ Bayou Kale.

Scientific Name:

Brassica oleracea

Seed Count:

30,000 seed / LB. 

Seasons:

Bayou Kale should be planted during the Fall

Planting Rate:

6 - 8 LBs. / acre, 2 – 3 LBs / acre as part of a mix