Forage Cabbage (Brassica carinata) is used in a variety of cover crop situations to maintain soil moisture, provide cover, promote soil health and provide grazing. Forage Cabbage provides a spectrum of alkaloids and works very well with other brassicas in mixtures.
Forage Cabbage has a deep tap root that is capable of breaking up hardpans.
*** Click on the “Quick Plant Facts” tab above for more information or visit: USDA Cover Crop Info
*** For more cover crop options, click here: GBS Cover Crops
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Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Forage Cabbage
- Brassica carinata
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