Forage Radish
Raphanus sativus
Forage Radish is primarily planted for the purpose of alleviating soil compaction, and secondarily for providing late fall forage for livestock. This member of the brassica family grows rapidly in cool weather periods in the fall.
Radishes scavenge nitrogen deep within the soil profile
Alleviates surface and subsoil compaction
Seeding dates of mid August to Mid September
Seeding rates of 8 LBS per acre as a monoculture or 3-4 LBS within a mixture
Optimum seeding depth is ½ inch
Allow the plant to reach mature height before grazing
Very good weed suppressor
Good mixer with annual rye and clovers
Growing Region
- Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Southeast
