Rape, Dwarf Essex

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