Outsidepride forage Rape Plant Seeds, Frost Resistant, High Protein

Forage brassica has the ability to withstand minus -15C frosts and retain green leaf makes rape a reliable forage brassica for winter feed. Traditionally, rape has been used as a summer lamb finishing crop and ewe flushing feed. However, cultivars with good frost resistance and better re-growth potential have extended grazing times from early summer to late winter. Rape is the most versatile of the brassicas, being suitable for a wide range of soil fertility and environmental conditions, stock classes and sowing times. Rape seed may be sown from early spring to late summer, and used 12-16 weeks later (depending upon cultivar and environment). Sowing with the plantain will increase the re-growth potential of the crop and provide a more balanced diet. Rape seed can be grown at lower soil fertility than most other brassicas, and responds well to irrigation.

Outsidepride forage Rape Plant Seeds, Frost Resistant, High Protein

• Withstands temperatures as low as -15C, making it ideal for winter feed
• Fast-growing plant with large flat leaves, measuring 12 to 20 inches long and 8 to 15 inches wide
• Can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet, providing substantial forage
• Contains 18-20% crude protein, supporting livestock nutrition
• Good cold tolerance allows for harvesting or grazing late into fall and winter
• Effective as a winter cover crop, breaking soil compaction with deep tap roots
• Scavenges nutrients from deep within the soil profile
• Produces a large amount of biomass, making it an excellent green manure
• Establishes quickly, suppresses weed growth, and reduces soil erosion
• Adaptable to various soil types and climates, prefers well-drained loamy soil
• Seeding rate of 8-10 lbs per acre; does not thrive in poorly drained or flooded soils
• Prefers a neutral pH between 5.5 and 8.3
• Responds well to nitrogen, may require two applications if planted alone
• Single nitrogen application recommended when planted with legumes