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Posted by Isoldesmama z6 Boston (My Page) on

Thu, May 5, 05 at 20:03

When my husband and I went to Germany a few years ago in the spring, we were awed by the hundreds of rapseed meadows that lined the back roads we were taking -- acres of beautiful yellow flowers above really bright greenery. We asked the locals about it and they said they were planted during WWII, when the country was looking for alternative sources for oil.

Does anyone know: is rapseed something that can be grown in this country? And if so, can it be done on a small scale (like in my 2 acre garden)? I'd love to get any advice on how to plant it in my "memory garden" out back...

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Posted by john_MO z5/6 (My Page) on
Fri, May 6, 05 at 10:06

Rapeseed is also known as canola -- the source for canola oil. It is grown extensively as a crop in the northern prairie states such as the Dakotas.

According to USGA, Brassica naper (rape) is listed as a noxious weed in several states and regions. It is a member of the mustard family, which includes a number of 'attractive' noxious weeds.

Here is a link that might be useful: Brassica naper

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Posted by Vera_EWASH z5 EasternWA (My Page) on
Sat, May 7, 05 at 11:08

I'm a ND girl, and canola fields are beautiful alright! Especially when you see it planted next to a field of annual blue flax :D

Vera

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