Forage Rape Seeds

Rape is a fast maturing leafy, single or multi-graze crop that can be sown for summer, autumn or winter feed. It typically has higher protein and dry matter than turnips.
Rape can be sown from early spring to late summer in southern areas, or may be used as valuable winter feed by autumn sowing in many climates.

Usually sown as a lone stand, but may be sown in combination with other summer forages such as millet, or often sown for winter feed in combination with annual or Italian ryegrasses with good results. Rape’s feed value is high, but usually the crop must be mature before grazing approximately 10 – 12 weeks after sowing. Some varieties are suitable for grazing at 8 – 10 weeks.