Performance was compared to fourĬommercially available cultivars: Ericka, Ceres, Cascade, and Olsen. Were part of the Pacific Northwest Winter Canola Variety Trials (BrownĮt al., 1999 2000 2001 2002). Trials conducted during the 1998 to 1999 through 2001 to 2002 seasons Growing seasons from 1996 to 1997 through 2001 to 2002. Was evaluated in field trials in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon for six Oil and canola-quality seed meal, selected for its high adaptability toĭryland and irrigated regions of the inland Pacific Northwest. Is a near-homozygous winter rapeseed cultivar with canola-quality seed Brassicas also love Nitrogen, make a second application during the middle of the growing season to sweeten the food plot. Fertilize and lime according to soil test. Plant seeds on a well-tilled seed-bed covering 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Athena Forage Rape does best in well drained soils, does not handle standing water or overly wet areas. It is fairly tolerant to acidic soils, doing well from 5.5 and up. This is also one of the easiest crops to grow. This brassica is high in protein and is very palatable. Rape produces leafy forage that is relished by deer. Buckbuster Rape Seed (Athena Rape Food Plot Seed)Īthena rape is forage rape that is widely planted for deer.