Kale Keeper is a strong growing Sukuma wiki variety, very branching and frequently produces many heads, leaves can be picked over a long period including dry season. It is a very productive variety with ability to recover, but rather slow growing compared to other varieties of kale.
Special varietal requirements:
Kale Keeper is perfect for wetter season. It has a high leaf to stem ratio ensures maximum cover and protection for your birds.
Characteristic | Kale Keepr |
Kind | Open Pollinated (Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) ‘Keeper’) |
Sowing Season | March – May |
Maturity | 60 – 75 days |
Crop Height | 80 – 90 cm |
Colour | Medium Green |
Germination | 14 days |
Sowing depth | 6 mm – 12mm |
End Use | Fresh Market Growers, Home Growers, Live Stock Feed |