Oilseed Radish Cover Crop

Content Source: Ohio State University Extension

Resource Explained

This publication, produced by Ohio State University Extension, profiles oilseed radish as a versatile fall cover crop for Ohio farmers. It covers the crop's key benefits — nutrient cycling, weed suppression, compaction reduction, and erosion control — along with planting recommendations, seeding rates, biomass production potential, winterkill characteristics, and management considerations including decomposition and preventing unwanted reseeding.

Region

Midwest

Topic

Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Cropping Systems

Year Published

2008

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