Ethiopian cabbage is a brassica that works great in grazing or as part of a cover crop mix. The leaves very palatable. Its great tap root that has many branch roots and can break up hardpan. Excellent nutrient scavenging and fertility building. It is not likely to overwinter in the Midwest, but Ethiopian cabbage seed possibly may survive milder winters further south.
Seeding: 3-4 lbs/acre at ¼” to ½” deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed.
$21.50 – $140.00
Species Name | Drilled | Broadcast/Aerial | In Mix | Approx. Seeds/lb | Seeding Date Range | Seeding Depth | Winter Kill |
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Ethiopian Cabbage | 3-4 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 144,000 | 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 |
Dwarf Essex Rapeseed | 4-7 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 145,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
Purple Top Turnips | 3-5 | 5-6 | 1-2 | 220,000 | March-May, July-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
Bayou 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 |
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