Brassicas
Forage Collards (Impact)
Impact forage collards are one of the best grazing brassicas on the market. The large, smooth leaves are very palatable and have some of the highest protein content in the brassica family. Collards can withstand a wide range of weather, from hot and dry in the summer, to temperatures down to the low single digits in the winter.
from $2.28 per lb
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African Cabbage
African cabbage is a robust and rapidly growing brassica. Different from other brassicas, African cabbage is more drought and heat tolerant making it a great addition to summer cover crop mixes. It is, however, less palatable to livestock compared to other brassicas such as forage collards or turnips. 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. African cabbage can also be used to help control nematodes.
from $2.38 per lb
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Turnip (Twister Hybrid)
Twister is a rapeseed x turnip hybrid making it an excellent cover and forage crop. This is a great addition to any spring, summer or fall grazing mix. This hybrid turnip will produce a highly palatable leafy green top that regrows well after a grazing event. It will not produce a large bulb root so there is no choking hazard for livestock. Twister also does an excellent job scavenging for soil nutrients. The foliage will quickly cycle nutrients if left to decompose.
from $2.50 per lb
