Some brassicas can be grazed multiple times in a season.
The large root system will add organic matter into the soil.
They will handle cool summer climates like those in western Canada.
They are highly digestible.
They are quick growing and can be grazed 4 to 6 weeks after seeding.
Livestock will graze and consume the whole plant with no hesitation.
After the round-up, brassicas can be seeded into sod.
They like well drained soils: PH range of 5.3 to 6.8.
3 to 5 lbs per ac seeding rate up to 60 lbs of N.
Price is $5.00 per lbs. average.

Advantages

Brassicas have been grazed in other parts of the world (New Zealand, Scotland, Europe) in order to rest pastures as a practice for supplemental forage supply. The seeds themselves are roughly the same size as canola seeds.

Brassicas

Bloat can sometimes occur if not mixed with other annuals.
Weed control.
They dislike wet soils.

Disadvantages

Brassica

Family
Forage Rapes
Turnips
Tillage Radish
Kale
Plantain
Canola
Chicory
Grazing Cabbage

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Brassicas