Rapeseed is an upright, cool-season or winter annual broadleaf. It has a deep brous root system. It is a very good scavenger of nitrogen and phosphorus. Some winter-type cultivars are capable to survive in low temperatures such as 10°F. When mixing rapeseed in blends, reduce the seeding rate appropriately based on the desired mixture. If not, rapeseed can outperform other species and become very competitive.
Type: Broadleaf
Season: Cool Season
Seeding & Growth
Precision: Not recommended
Drilled: 3 lb/A, 1/4" to 1/2" deep
Broadcast: 4 lb/A
Aerial: 5 lb/A
Dates: 4-6 weeks before average first frost
Avg Seeds/lb: 157,000
Emergence: 4-10 days
Height: 6"-12"
Inoculate: NR*
Inter-seeding: Yes, ask a specialist for details
Drought and Heat: Good heat tolerance, Low drought tolerance
Flooding: Does not tolerate flooding or ponding
