★ Maximum Brassica Yield
Best Forage Kale Seed: The Highest-Yielding Brassica for Late-Season and Winter Livestock Grazing
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Forage Kale
by Wicked Tuff Turf — Littleton, New Hampshire
Forage Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
"The brassica yield king. Forage Kale produces 4-8 tons per acre with the best frost hardiness of any brassica — it actually improves in quality after repeated freezing. The go-to for extending grazing into December and January."
Emergence: 3-5 days.
Establishment
Zones Annual/biennial in all zones
Hardiness Range
Low
Maintenance
Brassica
Category
Highest Brassica Yield
Most Cold-Hardy Brassica
Premium Livestock Forage
90-120 Day Crop
All-Leaf Forage
Deer Attraction
Heavy Nitrogen User
Trusted by 20,000+ Growers
| Species | Forage Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) |
| Growth Habit | Annual to biennial. Tall, upright stems 3-5 feet with large leafy canopy. Does not produce a bulb—all forage value is in |
| Root Depth | 6-12 inches taproot |
| Establishment | Emergence: 3-5 days. Grazeable: 90-120 days. Full biomass: 120-150 days. Persists through multiple hard frosts into wint |
| Hardiness Zones | Annual/biennial in all zones |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Category | Brassica |
| Available Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb |
What We Love
- Highest yielding brassica available (4-8 T/acre)
- Most cold-hardy brassica — survives below 20°F
- Extends grazing into December-January
- All-leaf forage — no bulb, 100% usable
- Quality improves after frost
Worth Noting
- Needs 90-120 days — longest maturity brassica
- Heaviest nitrogen user among brassicas (80-120 lbs N/acre)
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Available in 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb
The Competition
Pure Kale Seed
by Frigid Forage
Siberian Kale
Purity / Germ
Sizes2 lb
Price$20 - $25
Imperial Whitetail Vision
by Whitetail Institute
Clover/Kale Blend
Purity / Germ
Sizes2, 18 lb
Price$35 - $130
Winter Bulbs & Agriculture
by Mossy Oak BioLogic
Kale & Turnip Blend
Purity / Germ
Sizes2.25, 9 lb
Price$30 - $75
Forage Kale Seed
by Hancock Seed
Brassica oleracea
Purity / Germ
Sizes1, 5, 50 lb
Price$15 - $180
Premier Forage Kale
by Welter Seed
Premier Kale
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$25 - $200
Forage Kale Seed
by Outsidepride
Siberian/Forage Kale
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 25, 50 lb
Price$35 - $220
Forage Kale
by Deer Creek Seed
Stemless or Siberian
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$35 - $210
Kale Seed
by Seedland
Brassica oleracea
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$30 - $205
Barkant Forage Kale
by Barenbrug
Proprietary Grazing Kale
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$40 - $240
Forage Kale
by Albert Lea Seed
Cold Hardy Forage
Purity / Germ
Sizes50 lb
Price$175 - $190
| Feature | Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Forage Kale | Pure Kale Seed | Imperial Whitetail Vision | Winter Bulbs & Agriculture | Forage Kale Seed | Premier Forage Kale | Forage Kale Seed | Forage Kale | Kale Seed | Barkant Forage Kale | Forage Kale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity / Germ | Siberian Kale | Clover/Kale Blend | Kale & Turnip Blend | Brassica oleracea | Premier Kale | Siberian/Forage Kale | Stemless or Siberian | Brassica oleracea | Proprietary Grazing Kale | Cold Hardy Forage | |
| Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb | 2 lb | 2, 18 lb | 2.25, 9 lb | 1, 5, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb | 5, 25, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb | 5, 50 lb | 50 lb |
| Price | $20 - $25 | $35 - $130 | $30 - $75 | $15 - $180 | $25 - $200 | $35 - $220 | $35 - $210 | $30 - $205 | $40 - $240 | $175 - $190 | |
| Brand | Old Cobblers Farm | Frigid Forage | Whitetail Institute | Mossy Oak BioLogic | Hancock Seed | Welter Seed | Outsidepride | Deer Creek Seed | Seedland | Barenbrug | Albert Lea Seed |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take for the seed to germinate?
Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and temperatures between 60-75°F.
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What is the best time of year to plant this grass seed?
The ideal planting times are early fall (late August to mid-October) or spring (mid-April to early June) when soil temperatures are favorable for germination.
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What do the numbers on the seed tag mean?
The seed tag shows purity percentage (amount of pure seed), germination rate (percentage that will sprout), weed seed content, and other crop or inert matter. Higher purity and germination percentages indicate better quality seed.
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What is the recommended seeding rate per 1,000 square feet?
For new lawns, apply 3-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For overseeding existing lawns, use 2-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Is it better to use a single species or a seed mix?
A single species like Kentucky Bluegrass provides uniformity in color and texture, while a mix offers better disease resistance and adaptability to varying conditions. Your choice depends on your priorities for appearance versus resilience.
