# KALE — Grain and silage maize seed

> Broad ears and a strong stalk — a mid-late hybrid for both grain and silage.

- Source page: <https://casseed.com.tr/en/products/kale/>
- Türkçe sürüm: <https://casseed.com.tr/urunler/kale/>

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## Key facts

- **Variety type:** Grain and silage maize seed
- **FAO maturity group:** FAO 650
- **CRM:** 117
- **Use:** Grain (main crop) and silage
- **Plant spacing:** 13–14 cm in-row · 70 cm between rows

## Variety characteristics

- Primarily suited to main-crop grain planting.
- Tall plant and abundant foliage also make it suitable for silage.
- Has a strong stalk structure.
- Germination performance is excellent.
- Leaf habit is semi-erect.
- Ear diameter is approximately 20–24 rows.
- Highly resistant to lodging.
- There are approximately 38–40 kernels per row.
- Stay-green through maturity is excellent.
- Offers fast dry-down.
- Carries very high yield potential.
- Test weight is excellent.
- Protein content is high.
- Recommended spacing is 13–14 cm in-row and 70 cm between rows.
- Belongs to the FAO 650 (CRM 117) maturity group.
- Has no particular soil preference.

## Technical data

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Use | Grain (main crop) and silage |
| Maturity group | FAO 650 (CRM 117) |
| Stalk | Strong stalk structure |
| Ear diameter | Approx. 20–24 rows |
| Kernels per row | Approx. 38–40 |
| Plant spacing | 13–14 cm in-row · 70 cm between rows |
| Soil preference | None |

## Frequently asked questions

### What maturity group is KALE?

KALE belongs to the FAO 650 (CRM 117) maturity group.

### Is KALE grown for grain or silage?

KALE is suited to both grain and silage. Use stated on the sheet: Grain (main crop) and silage.

### What plant spacing is recommended for KALE?

The plant spacing recommended on the KALE sheet is 13–14 cm in-row · 70 cm between rows.

### How well does KALE handle lodging?

Yes. According to the sheet: Highly resistant to lodging.

### Is KALE particular about soil?

No. According to the sheet, KALE has no particular soil preference.

### Where can I get KALE seed?

You can get KALE seed from authorised dealers. For your nearest point of sale and current information, fill in the information request form or give us a call.

→ [Request information on KALE](https://casseed.com.tr/en/request-information/?variety=kale)

_Variety characteristics and yield figures may vary with trial conditions._

## Contact

- Address: Samanlı Mahallesi, 2. Saray Sk. No: 29, 16290 Yıldırım/Bursa, Türkiye
- Phone: +90 224 351 53 14
- E-mail: info@casseed.com.tr
- WhatsApp: <https://wa.me/905323257936>
- Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 18:00
- [Information request form](https://casseed.com.tr/en/request-information/)
- [Authorised dealers](https://casseed.com.tr/en/about/dealers/)