Rapeseed (Brassica napus)
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Brassica napus is mostly grown as a commercial crop also known as rapeseed. It is a 2' to 4' tall naturalized annual with 4 petal yellow spring flowers. The plant grows best in full sun and in dry to moist soil moisture sites. It is widely used as a forage crop for deer.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Rapeseed (Brassica napus) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Dwarf Essex Rape |
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| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Duration | Biennial;Annual |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | |
| pH | Neutral |
| pH Values | 6.0/7.2 |
| Average height | 3-4ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 157000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 9812 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 300 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Food;Quick Growth; |
