In late fall after the first deep freeze of the year, a chemical reaction occurs where all the starch in the plant turns to sugar, making rape candy to the wildlife.

• Dwarf Essex Rape is a major wildlife attractant.
• Rape contains both high oil content as well as high protein content.
• It contains about 40% oil and 23% protein.
• The germinating seedling may take from 4 to 10 days to emerge.
• Seeding Depth: 1/4"-1/2" deep in fine textured seedbed.
• Longevity: Annual.
• Seed Count: 250,000 per pound.