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Brassica napus

'Dwarf Essex'

Dwarf Essex Rape, Rape

In Stock: 1.08 lb (Total:1.08lb)

  • Brassica napus 'Dwarf Essex'

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1.08 lb

Details

Germination:
90%
Germination test:
Actual
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
102,149
Quantity:
1.08 lb
Collected in:
Idaho
Crop year:
2021
Min. hardiness zone:
7
Item ID:
1829751

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow in spring, sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil

Other: Can be fall sown in areas where winter temperatures do not drop far below freezing. 

Explore the benefits of Dwarf Essex Rapeseed, a popular low-growing variety beloved by livestock. Hailing from the cabbage family, this crop offers high protein and energy levels essential for healthier animals. Dwarf Essex is exceptionally adaptive, boasting robust cold, heat, and drought tolerance. As a valuable fall and winter feed source, it withstands conditions well past the first frost. Grown mainly for its high-yield seed, Dwarf Essex renders an oil output of roughly 40% along with high-protein animal feed. Note that it's survival wanes in the chill of northern winters. However, its succulent top growth is a rich nutrient source. Cooking enthusiasts enjoy the oil's health benefits, while deer prefer it as a winter supplement. Beyond its uses in the kitchen and field, Dwarf Essex also scores points for biodiesel production. Offering up to 20% protein, this short, fine-stemmed forage rape can be grazed 6-8 weeks after planting and re-grazed at 30-day intervals with the right care and conditions. Fast germination and swift growth make it ideal for weed suppression, surface compaction reduction, and as a winter cover, making it a versatile choice for diverse needs.

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