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| What kind of Brassica is Winter Canola? |
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| What are the advantages to growing Winter Canola (if any)? |
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Easier to grow in Europe due to milder winters
15% higher yields than Spring Canola
No need for herbicides once canopy forms (very competitive)
Need vernilization period |
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| Why is Winter Canola not grown in Ontario? |
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Too much winterkill
Harvesting occurs the same time as Wheat
Deep tap roots - see problems with tiling |
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| Why is corn never grown after canola? |
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Corn will be stunted
Canola doesn't support mycorrihzae, which corn needs for P uptake |
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| Why are broadleaf crops not recommended in a canola rotation? |
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| Broadleafs are susceptibl to many of the same diseases as Winter Canola |
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| True or False: there is a premium paid for winter canola |
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True
Arrives on market earlier |
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| True or False: there is a premium paid for winter canola |
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True
Arrives on market earlier |
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| What are 2 insects that impact Winter Canola? |
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Cabbage seed wev.
Flea beetles |
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