Bombardier is a new kale variety with the potential to deliver high dry matter yields ideal for dairy, beef or lamb production.
Bombardier can help maximise feed potential per hectare through improved stem utilisation. Its feed quality has also been enhanced, ensuring it delivers the highest quality forage.
Bombardier is also clubroot tolerant, with an improved marrow-stem type. It was bred in the UK for UK conditions.
| Type | Marrow Stem |
| Relative DM Yield % | 118 |
| Relative Fresh Yield % | 121 |
| DM Content % | 13.5 |
| Leaf : Stem Ratio (High = Leafy) | 0.5 |
| Plant Height (cm) | 102 |
| Digestibility Value % | 72.2 |
| Winter Hardiness (9= Best) | 5 |
Bombardier is a new kale variety with the potential to deliver high dry matter yields ideal for dairy, beef or lamb production.
Bombardier can help maximise feed potential per hectare through improved stem utilisation. Its feed quality has also been enhanced, ensuring it delivers the highest quality forage.
Bombardier is also clubroot tolerant, with an improved marrow-stem type. It was bred in the UK for UK conditions.
Bombardier (CR)
| Type | Marrow Stem |
| Relative DM Yield % | 118 |
| Relative Fresh Yield % | 121 |
| DM Content % | 13.5 |
| Leaf : Stem Ratio (High = Leafy) | 0.5 |
| Plant Height (cm) | 102 |
| Digestibility Value % | 72.2 |
| Winter Hardiness (9= Best) | 5 |
Source: Limagrain UK trials & James Hutton Institute Trials 1991 - 2013. CR = Clubroot Tolerant. Winter Hardiness Scored January 2011.
“Bombardier kale’s large leaves and stems are ideal for grazing cattle and it’s ready at a time of year when we need it. Nothing is wasted either. Leaf, stem – it’s all eaten. And the cows look well on it too.”
