| Common Name | Rapeseed / Canola |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | Napus |
| Origin | Europe / Mediterranean |
| Blooming | Yellow flowers in late spring to summer, rarely indoors. |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green / Waxy green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-drained loam with high organic matter and pH 6.0-7.5
Moderate watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination and flowering.
Requires full sun exposure for optimal oil content and growth vigor.
Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting, reduce feeding before harvest to prevent lodging.
Remove diseased foliage promptly. Harvest entire plant for oil or cut heads for greens.
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