BRASSICA CARINATA
Ethiopian Cabbage
Ethiopian Cabbage is a multipurpose brassica cultivar bred for use in biofumigation systems because of its glucosinilate compounds. However, it has proven to be valuable in other systems such as cover cropping and grazing. When spring planted in continental climates, Ethiopian Cabbage germinates quickly and grows to maturity within 40 days. When summer and fall planted on the west coast, Ethiopian Cabbage is relatively drought and heat tolerant. It will produce significant cool season quality and biomass in warm summer conditions.
Key features
- Multipurpose brassica
- Valuable cover crop and grazing forage
- Germinates quickly
- 40 days to maturity
- Relatively drought and heat tolerant
Segment
Forage
Species
Brassica
Sci. Name
BRASSICA CARINATA
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
8,000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
5-9
Planting Times
Early Spring - Mid Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
3-7