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  • Kern 824 Mustard Forage
  • Kern 824 Mustard Forage

Kern Seedtech Pvt. Ltd.

Kern 824 Mustard Forage

Rs. 60.00
Rs. 60.00
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Specifications

• Crop Type: Mustard Forage
• Variety Name: Kern 824
• Family: Brassica
• Season: Rabi (Winter)
• Recommended Zone: North & Central India
• Protein Content: 12% - 14%
• TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients): 55% - 60%
• Cutting Time: 1st cut at 30 – 40 days
• Special traits: High yield, leafy, nutrient rich green fodder

Character

• 1st Cutting: 30–40 days after sowing
• Plant Height: 1–1.5 feet
• Leaf Quality: Bold, broad leaves with good shaftness
• Nutritional Value: Crude Protein 12–14%, TDN 55–60%
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, leafy, tender stems
• Adaptability: Performs excellently in irrigated and semi-irrigated zones
• Use: Green fodder and leafy vegetable (young plants)

Agronomy

• Sowing Season: Rabi (August – October)
• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy soils with good moisture-holding capacity
• Seed Rate: 2–2.5 kg per hectare
• Sowing Depth: 1–1.5 cm for best germination
• Irrigation: First irrigation after sowing; subsequent irrigations at 15–20 day intervals
• Harvesting: First cut at 30–40 days; later cuts based on regrowth and management
• Fertilizer: Balanced NPK as per soil test; nitrogen promotes leafy growth

Kern 824 Mustard Forage is a fast-growing, high-yielding green fodder crop from the Brassica family, cultivated primarily for its lush leaves and stems. Ideal for dairy and livestock farmers, this variety delivers nutrient-rich fodder with 12–14% crude protein and 55–60% total digestible nutrients (TDN). Its early cutting stage and adaptability to irrigated and semi-irrigated areas make it one of the best winter forage options for sustainable milk production and healthy cattle.

Q1. What is Kern 824 Mustard Forage?
A1. A fast-growing mustard variety cultivated for green fodder and leafy forage for livestock.

Q2. When should I sow Kern 824?
A2. During the Rabi season, from August to October.

Q3. How long until the first cutting?
A3. The first harvest can be taken within 30–40 days after sowing.

Q4. What is the protein content?
A4. It contains 12–14% crude protein, ensuring excellent animal nutrition.

Q5. What is the ideal soil for cultivation?
A5. Grows best in well-drained loamy soils with moderate moisture.

Q6. Does it grow well with limited irrigation?
A6. Yes, it performs well under irrigated and semi-irrigated conditions.

Q7. Can Kern 824 be used as leafy vegetables?
A7. Yes, young plants can be harvested as green leafy vegetables.

Q8. How much seed is required per hectare?
A8. Approximately 2–2.5 kg of seed per hectare.

Q9. What are the key nutritional benefits?
A9. High protein (12–14%) and digestibility (TDN 55–60%) — ideal for dairy feed.

Q10. Why should farmers choose Kern 824 Mustard Forage?
A10. For its fast growth, high nutrition, early cutting, and consistent green fodder supply.

Kern 824 Mustard Forage is a fast-growing, high-yielding green fodder crop from the Brassica family, cultivated primarily for its lush leaves and stems. Ideal for dairy and livestock farmers, this variety delivers nutrient-rich fodder with 12–14% crude protein and 55–60% total digestible nutrients (TDN). Its early cutting stage and adaptability to irrigated and semi-irrigated areas make it one of the best winter forage options for sustainable milk production and healthy cattle.

Q1. What is Kern 824 Mustard Forage?
A1. A fast-growing mustard variety cultivated for green fodder and leafy forage for livestock.

Q2. When should I sow Kern 824?
A2. During the Rabi season, from August to October.

Q3. How long until the first cutting?
A3. The first harvest can be taken within 30–40 days after sowing.

Q4. What is the protein content?
A4. It contains 12–14% crude protein, ensuring excellent animal nutrition.

Q5. What is the ideal soil for cultivation?
A5. Grows best in well-drained loamy soils with moderate moisture.

Q6. Does it grow well with limited irrigation?
A6. Yes, it performs well under irrigated and semi-irrigated conditions.

Q7. Can Kern 824 be used as leafy vegetables?
A7. Yes, young plants can be harvested as green leafy vegetables.

Q8. How much seed is required per hectare?
A8. Approximately 2–2.5 kg of seed per hectare.

Q9. What are the key nutritional benefits?
A9. High protein (12–14%) and digestibility (TDN 55–60%) — ideal for dairy feed.

Q10. Why should farmers choose Kern 824 Mustard Forage?
A10. For its fast growth, high nutrition, early cutting, and consistent green fodder supply.