Winter Canola - An Alternative Crop in Indiana

Canola, an annual oilseed crop, is a member of the mustard family and has been developed to contain less than 2 percent erucic acid and less than 30 ppm glucosinolates. AY-272 discusses production costs, variety and soil selection, planting dates and methods, seeding rate and depth, fertilization, weed control, pest problems and control, harvest considerations, and marketing of the product.