Dwarf Essex Rapeseed
- Succulent, leafy & quick-growing
- Rapid, vigorous growth; low cost, and high seeds/lb
- Performs better than radishes for aerial application in dry soil conditions
- Will likely winterkill in Upper Midwest
Seeding: 4-7 lbs/acre at ¼” to ½” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed.
$13.50 – $60.00
| Species Name | Drilled | Broadcast/Aerial | In Mix | Approx. Seeds/lb | Seeding Date Range | Seeding Depth | Winter Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf Essex Rapeseed | 4-7 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 145,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Cover Crop Radish (Daikon) | 6-8 | 8-9 | 2-3 | 25,000 | Aug-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Carwoodi Oilseed Radish | 6-8 | 8-9 | 2-3 | 25,000 | Aug-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Purple Top Turnips | 3-5 | 5-6 | 1-2 | 220,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Forage Kale | 3-4 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 144,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Pacific Gold Mustard | 15-20 | 20-25 | 3-5 | 180,000 | Feb-April, Aug-Sept | ¼ - ¾ inch | Yes |
| Yellow Mustard | 15-20 | 20-25 | 3-5 | 180,000 | Feb-April, Aug-Sept | ¼ - ¾ inch | Yes |
| Winter Camelina | 6 | 9 | 1-2 | 400,000 | Sept - Oct | ¼ - ½ inch | No |
| Ethiopian Cabbage | 3-4 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 144,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
FORAGE RAPE
- Succulent plant (high percentage H2O) related to cabbage
- Persists well after the first frost but usually doesn’t overwinter in the Upper Midwest
- Some seed dormancy has been observed
Best Use: Forage for hogs, cattle, sheep, and young stock. Can be grazed multiple times. Not for haying (does not dry).
Management: Ready to pasture in 6 to 8 weeks. Keep it grazed or mown so that it doesn’t get tall and woody. Use to supplement perennial cool-season pastures (down to 18-20° F) in August and September or interseed into warm-season grasses to improve their feed quality. Can result in blister in white pigs when grazing and exposed to sunlight.
Planting Date: Early spring until September 1
Seeding: 3 lbs/acre or 1-3 lbs in a mix ¼” deep
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