Rape

Brassica napus
Loosens Topsoil and Scavenges Nitrogen

Rape
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About Rape

Commonly referred to as Canola, the primary cover crop benefits of rapeseed include loosening of the top soil, scavenging for nitrogen that may have moved below the primary crop root zone, and grazing. There are also weed control benefits in the following cash crop. Rapeseed has good tolerance of low soil fertility and droughty conditions.

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Product Details

Height Range: 36 - 60 inches
Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs / Acre
Seeds Per Pound: 157,000
Growing Season: Cool Season
Lifespan: Annual
Planting Season: Early Spring
Fall
Spring
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Erosion Control
Use: Forage
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Soil Builder
Color: Yellow