[info_list font_size_icon=”36″ icon_border_style=”solid” icon_border_size=”1″ border_color=”#b5b5b5″ connector_color=”#b5b5b5″ connector_animation=”fadeInUp”][info_list_item icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^460|url^https://birdagronomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/rapeseed-tn.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^rapeseed-tn|description^null”]Rapeseed is a great supplement with or alternative to Radishes. They can be planted later than radishes, provide bio fumigation to unwanted weeds and insects, and have a soil loosening root system especially within the topsoil. Rapeseed commonly overwinters.  *Note:  Rapeseed that goes to seed can be hard to control. 

Type: Brassica

Planting Timing:  August 15-Oct. 10

Seeding Rate:

  • Precision: 3 lb/ac
  • Drill: 4 – 8 lb/ac
  • Broadcast: 8 – 12 lb/ac

Planting Depth:  ¼ – ¾ in.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Fast Facts” list_icon=”Defaults-check”] Intense root system bores thru compaction.

Winter Hardy.

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Benefits of Rapeseed

Nitrogen Fixer: n/a
Nutrient Scavenger: Good
Soil Builder: Fair
Compaction Relief

Topsoil: Good
Subsoil: Fair

Erosion Control: Poor
Residue Decomposition: Fair
Weed Suppression: Fair
Grazing: Good
Forage Value: Poor
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Fair