Brassicas
Collards (Impact Forage)
Impact forage collards are a cross between Georgia Southern collards and another leafy brassica and are one of the best grazing brassicas on the market. The large, smooth leaves are very palatable and our testing shows that these collards have the highest protein content in the brassica family. Collards can withstand some of the widest ranges of weather, from hot and dry in the summer, and surviving temperature down to the low single digits in the winter.
from $2.13 per lb
African Cabbage
African cabbage, a robust and rapidly growing brassica, thrives in a variety of warm season mixes, which makes it an intriguing option for interseeding into corn mixes. What sets it apart is its unique ability to stand tall and keep its leaves even in the face of cold weather, making it an exceptional choice for a snow-catching cover crop. Its enduring residue and strong root system enable captured snow to seep into the soil, enriching the moisture content in your land.
from $2.55 per lb
Turnip Hybrid (Vivant Hybrid)
Vivant Hybrid Brassica excels as a rapidly flourishing leafy brassica with minimal bulb formation, making it an ideal choice for multiple grazing cycles. It has been carefully selected for late bolting and remarkable regrowth after a graze, offering exceptional feed quality and digestibility. This not only enhances animal performance but also significantly boosts producer profits. Vivant can be conveniently planted alongside cereal grains or annual ryegrass in the spring or late summer to provide excellent tonnage and high-quality forage, further maximizing your feed production.
from $2.45 per lb
Roquette Arugula
What is usually known as a salad green, arugula can also be used in cover crop mixes. Arugula is a dense, low growing brassica other than its white flower when it bolts. The bitter taste and smell of arugula is an indication that the glucosinolates give it a natural biofumigant use similar to mustards. Arugula is a very long season plant and if spring planted will stay green late into the fall.
from $2.20 per lb