Rape = Hybrid of Turnip & Kail
The most versatile brassica, suitable for a wide range of soil fertility and environmental conditions. Early maturing, extremely drought tolerant and suitable for grazing 45-60 days after seeding. Excellent frost tolerance for extended early winter grazing. Exceptional regrowth characteristics, up to 3-4 cycles. Has an upright growth habit, less competitive for space.
Acre Rate 10 pounds
- Minimum/Optimum Germination Temp (F): 40/45-90
- Maximum/Optimum Seeding Depth (Inches): .75/.25
- Monoculture Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 4
- Nutrient Repositioning to Surface: Good-Excellent
- Timing of Nutrient Release: Fast
- Durability of Dead Mulch Cover: Very Short
- Improved Infiltration: Excellent
- Break-up of Compacted Soil Layers: Excellent
- Weed Suppression (in cover crop season): Good-Excellent
- Approximate Seeds per pound*: 170,000
