Brassica napus
Dwarf Essex Rape
A member of the mustard family; the seeds are approximately 37% oil; used for the production of healthy cooking oils; a high quality livestock supplement; preferred by deer in the winter; makes good biodiesel.
General Product Information:
Item Number: BRANAP01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Cover Crops, Forage & Pasture Sites, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Annual/Biennial, Herbaceous Annual/Biennial, Herbaceous Annual/Biennial
Habitat: Agricultural soils that support winter wheat production; grows best in moderately drained medium to high fertility soils.
Bloom Period: Late spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.0 Ft
pH: 6.0 – 7.2
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: NI
Midwest: NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: NI
Tolerances:
Seed Information:
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fine