Mountain Valley Seed Co Dwarf Essex Rapeseed Canola 1 Lb 214400 Seeds | Brassica Napus Non-GMO No-Till Cover Crop Forage &amp Soil Builder 40-60 Days Cold Hardy Annual Soil Compaction Relief

- Fast-Growing Forage Crop: Matures in 4060 days. High-protein and energy-rich forage for cattle and other livestock. Suitable for fall planting and winter grazing or spring plow-down for organic matter - Effective No-Till Cover Crop: Suppresses weeds and breaks up compacted soil. Recommended for no-till systems using crimping, tarping, or winter kill. Improves soil texture and moisture retention - Improves Soil Health: Boosts organic matter, supports mycorrhizal fungi, and prevents erosion. Plant between crops to maintain soil vitality and restore fallow fields before the next planting season - Cold Tolerant and Hardy: Grows well in zones 110. May winter-kill in zone 5 and below. Upright plants reach 2448 inches tall and can tolerate temperatures as low as 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Requires full sun and well-drained soil - Easy to Broadcast or Drill: Broadcast at 814 lb per acre or drill at 510 lb per acre. Plant seeds 0.50.75 inches deep. Water heavily after sowing. Avoid following with other brassicas to prevent pest carryover - Non-GMO Annual Cover Crop: Contains approximately 214,400 seeds per pound with about 13,400 seeds per ounce. Use before flowering to prevent reseeding and maintain control over crop rotation

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Dwarf Essex Rapeseed Canola seeds

Why Mountain Valley Seed Company?

Dwarf Essex Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is a cold-hardy, non-GMO annual cover crop ideal for forage and no-till soil improvement. Maturing in 40?60 days, it delivers high-protein forage and suppresses weeds while breaking up soil compaction. Upright plants reach 24?48" and perform well in zones 1?10. Recommended for fall planting with spring termination using crimping, winter kill, or tarping. Broadcast at 8?14 lb/acre or drill at 5?10 lb/acre, planting 0.5?0.75" deep. Avoid rotating with other brassicas. Use before flowering to prevent reseeding. Each ounce contains ~13,400 seeds.

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