Kingsford
Kingsford Rape Brassica is a valuable forage crop for livestock that can provide high levels of nutrition and productivity when incorporated into a balanced diet. It is an annual plant that can grow up to 3-4 feet tall and produces large, green leaves that are highly palatable to livestock.
$13.50 – $19.50 excluded GST
Description
Kingsford Rape has large leaves and provides a superior feed value for livestock. It’s an annual plant that grows to a height of .9-1.2 m. The key feature of the Kingsford cultivar is its ability to produce a high yield under adverse growing conditions. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate cold and drought conditions, making it a good choice across the country.
Additional information
| Treatment | DYNASTRIKE, GOLDSTRIKE, UNTREATED |
|---|---|
| Kingsford Rape | 100% |
Cultivation
The crop should be allowed to fully mature prior to being grazed. Kingsford requires a minimum of 60 days from sowing to grazing. The advantage of Kingsford is it can be fed off multiple times with 3 – 5 grazings.
Sowing rates
Kingsford can be sown alone or in pasture mixtures as a specialist crop in both winter and summer. When added to pasture mixtures it is recommended to be sown at a rate of 0.5 – 1.0 kg per hectare.
Recommended sowing rate of 4 kg per hectare as a speciality crop.
Price table
| Treatment | 75 kg + | 25 – 75 kg | 10 – 25 kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | $9.50 | $10.50 | $11.50 |
| Dynastrike | $12.50 | $13.50 | $14.50 |
| Goldstrike | $15.50 | $16.50 | $17.50 |
All prices are excluded GST. Minimum order 10kg. All seed is supplied in 25kg bags. Bulk 500kg bags
are also an option.
