Winter Camelina

Winter Camelina stands out as one of the most cold-hardy brassicas available, with the ability to overwinter successfully across most growing regions. In the fall, it establishes a compact rosette close to the ground, then breaks dormancy in spring and surges upright - making it a reliable, low-maintenance addition to your cover crop rotation.

Its late-season flexibility is a real advantage: Camelina integrates well into fall mixes planted after cash crop harvest, even when the planting window is tight. Come spring, it earns its keep by actively scavenging nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil profile, helping protect those nutrients and set up the next cash crop for success.

Type: Brassica

Season: Cool Season

Seeding & Growth
     Precision: Not recommended
    Drilled: 5–7 lb/A, 1/4" to 1/2" deep
    Broadcast: 7–10 lb/A
    Aerial: Ask a specialist for details

Dates: Mid August to late October; good option for later-planted fall mixes after harvest

Avg seeds/lb: ~350,000–450,000

Emergence: 5-10 days

Height: 12"–36" 

Inter-seeding: Yes, ask a specialist for details

Drought and Heat: Good drought tolerance once established; low heat tolerance

Flooding: Does not tolerate flooding or ponding