Kale & Fodder Rape
Kale
The N, P and K requirements for kale is shown in Tables 1 together with the accompanying footnotes.
Table 1: N, P and K for Kale1,2 (kg/ha) | |||
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Soil Index | N | P | K |
1 | 150 | 60 | 220 |
2 | 130 | 50 | 210 |
3 | 100 | 30 | 170 |
4 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
1 For late-sown crops, reduce N by 20% if sown after April.
2 Advice assumes a yield of 40 tonnes/ha per cut. If yields are expected to be smaller, reduce the P and K application by 0.5 and 4 kg/ha for each tonne below 40.
Fodder Rape
The N, P and K requirements for fodder rape is shown in Tables 2 together with the accompanying footnotes.
Table 2: N, P and K for Fodder Rape (kg/ha) | |||
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Soil Index 1 | N | P | K |
1 | 130 | 40 | 100 |
2 | 120 | 30 | 75 |
3 | 110 | 20 | 50 |
4 | 90 | 0 | 0 |