Brassica napus

Trophy Rape

Not winter hardy for fall planting; 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.
Species:
Trophy Rape
Species Type:
Naturalized
Characteristics:
Not winter hardy for fall planting; 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.
Habitat:
Agricultural soils that support winter wheat production; grows best in moderately drained medium to high fertility soils.
Life Cycle:
Biennial, Annual
Bloom Period:
Spring
Typical Height:
6.00000
Minimum Root Depth:
6
pH:
6.00000
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7.20000
Flower Color:
Yellow
Northcentral & Northeast:
NI
Midwest
NI
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
NI
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
NI
Northcentral & Northeast:
NI
Approximate seeds per lb:
160000
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
Up to 10 lb when direct drilled
Truax Seedbox:
Fine

$1.69 /lb