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Download ForageSelectBred in New Zealand, Kea is an intermediate kale selected for its high dry matter yield and leaf percentage. Thanks to its rapid growth and high leaf content, Kea offers flexibility: it can be used as a high-yielding single-graze Winter feed or as a multigrazed option. When planted in early Spring, Kea can be grazed multiple times throughout the Summer and Autumn months. This adaptability adds flexibility to farm systems and transforms how kales have been historically utilised on New Zealand farms. Kea was bred to combine the winter yield characteristics of intermediate and giant type kales with increased leafiness, enhancing quality, utilisation, and animal performance.
Where it fits
Suited to farming systems that require a high yielding kale with high exceptional re-growth from summer and autumn grazings.
Agronomic Information
- Stem type: Intermediate to giant
- Days to Maturity: 50 to 220
- Leaf to stem ratio: High
- Winter hardiness: High
- Disease tolerance: Very good
Animal safety
Recommended for:
Dairy
Beef
Sheep
Deer
Downloads
Kea technical documents
Sowing Information
- Sowing rate: 4-5 kg/ha
- Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
- Sowing seasons: October to February