Brassicas

Select from a range of forage crops from our Washington, IA company

At Harvest Haven, we offer a variety of brassica seeds to benefit your farming operations. These fast-growing, nutrient-rich plants are known for their high energy content, making them the perfect choice for your farm. Beyond feeding livestock, forage crops can also improve soil health and break up compacted soil. This provides better root penetration and water filtration that helps farmers promote more sustainable farming practices.


Contact us today to speak with our specialists about brassica crops for your farm in Washington, IA. We also have dealers throughout Iowa and in Gentry, MO.

Sustainable Farming Starts with Brassicas

Nutrient-rich crops for your farming needs

Forage crops are a great way to enhance grazing systems, give livestock nutritious feed and promote healthier soil. Harvest Haven sells brassica seeds for:


  • Kale
  • Radishes
  • Turnips


If you're ready to transform your fields, call 319-657-2020 today. We're happy to help you pick the best crops for your unique needs.

Daikon Radish

Use Rate Drilled: 4-8#


Use Rate Broadcast: 6-10#

  • Prime nutrient scavenger.
  • Creates large root channel through compacted layers of soil.
  • Residue has been shown to inhibit small seeded anuals following spring.
  • Optimal results when planted by September 15.
  • Seed at 1/4-1/2″ seed depth.
  • 25,000 seeds/#

Rapeseed

Use Rate Drilled: 8-10#


Use Rate Broadcast: 10-14#

  • Heat and drought tolerant.
  • Used extensively in cover crop and deer plot mixes.
  • Produces large flat leaves 12-20 inches in length.
  • Optimal results when planted by September 30th.
  • Seed at 1/4″ seed depth.
  • 157,000 seeds/#

Purple Top Turnips

Use Rate Drilled: 4-6#


Use Rate Broadcast: 8-10#

  • Easy to grow, short season brassica species.
  • Superior forage crop for livestock grazing or deer plot mixes.
  • High protein, high energy food source.
  • Reaches about 12-24 inches in height.
  • Optimal results when planted by September 15.
  • Seed at 1/4″ seed depth.
  • 220,000 seeds/#

Forage Brassica

Use Rate Drilled: 3-4#


Use Rate Broadcast: 7-10#

  • Genetic cross between kale and turnip.
  • Outstanding regrowth potential.
  • Seed at 1/4″ seed depth.
  • 157,000 seeds/#

Mustard

Use Rate Drilled: 8-12#


Use Rate Broadcast: 12-14#

  • Thrives in cooler conditions.
  • Used as a bio-fumigant to comat soil pathogens and pests.
  • Seed at 1/4-3/4″ seed depth.
  • 100,000 seeds/#

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