WINTER CANOLA -- A POTENTIAL OIL CROP FOR OHIO
Agronomy & Pest Management
Edwin Lentz
Extension Educator and Professor
The Ohio State University Extension
Findlay
Abstract
For the past ten years winter canola has been evaluated as a new crop for Ohio. During this time available varieties were tested in variety trials at one or two sites each year. Various management practices were also evaluated. These practices included planting date, seeding rate, nitrogen rate, and response to sulfur and boron. Results of these studies have shown that acceptable winter canola varieties are available for Ohio conditions. Health of the stand in the fall was a more reliable indicator of performance than winter hardiness. Winter canola behaves much like a new stand of alfalfa rather than wheat. Since canola needs to be planted no later than September 15, it will most likely have to follow wheat in an Ohio cropping system. Winter canola requires larger nitrogen rates than wheat, at least 120 pounds per acre. Crops did not respond to supplemental sulfur or born applications. Seeding rates should be around four to six pounds per acre.
Authors: Lentz, E. M.
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Lentz, E. M. Extension Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45840