{"title":"Brassicas","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual brassica seed varieties including turnip, kale, radish, rape, and mustard. Ideal for food plots, cover cropping, soil improvement, and forage programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-brassica-brassicas-_pos-1-_sid-610b83386-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Brassica Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a food plot that keeps feeding deer all winter — and improves your soil while it does? This all-in-one brassica blend does both, in a single planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eOld Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Brassica Blend is a forage brassica mix combining turnip, rape, kale, and radish. “Forage” simply means a crop grown to be eaten by animals — here, deer, cattle, sheep, and goats. Because each species in the blend matures at a different time, the plot gives you continuous feed: rape and radish bring early-fall greens, kale stays leafy through snow, and turnip bulbs store energy underground for late-winter grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThe mix does double duty below ground. Radish sends down a deep taproot that breaks up hardpan (the hard, compacted layer that blocks water and roots) and “scavenges” nitrogen — pulling leftover nitrogen up from deep soil so it isn’t lost to runoff. Brassicas also contribute biofumigation, a natural process where decomposing brassica tissue helps suppress some soil pests. The result is a more resilient plot than any single species alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Continuous forage: \u003c\/b\u003estaggered maturity keeps the plot productive from early fall through deep winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e-\u003cb\u003eMaximum wildlife draw: \u003c\/b\u003evaried leaves, stems, and roots offer a buffet that keeps deer and game coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Breaks compaction: \u003c\/b\u003edeep radish taproots open hardpan and improve drainage — a natural “biological plow.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Cold hardiness: \u003c\/b\u003ekale and turnips stay palatable and nutrient-dense after hard frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Soil health bonus: \u003c\/b\u003enitrogen scavenging and fast canopy closure cut nutrient loss and weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDeer and wildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLate-season livestock grazing extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMulti-species cover-crop planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil-health improvement and compaction relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFall and winter forage production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Agricultural forage blend, NOT a residential lawn or garden: \u003c\/b\u003ethis mix is grown for wildlife and livestock forage and soil improvement, not as backyard turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSeed only — not a fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRotate brassica plantings between seasons to prevent brassica disease buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination — uncoated, with no fillers or dyes. We test for purity and germination so each bag performs consistently for farmers, land managers, and wildlife managers who expect real results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560533500037,"sku":"79-OJXY-4KDJ","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560533565573,"sku":"G7-SWRB-LQ5D","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560533598341,"sku":"7J-B7UQ-5FJJ","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560533532805,"sku":"AX-76EG-V2TD","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfBrassica_Brassicas_86221363-9538-42b0-b87d-4121fee62669.jpg?v=1775036192"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-indian-mustard-_pos-1-_psq-wicked-tuff-turf-indian-mustard-_ss-e-_v-1-0","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Indian Mustard Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse your soil naturally and draw in wildlife — a fast-growing brassica that suppresses soil pests when tilled in and feeds deer when left standing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eIndian Mustard (Brassica juncea), also called Brown, Chinese, or Leaf Mustard, is an annual brassica — it completes its life in a single season — used for biofumigation, cover cropping, wildlife food plots, and soil-health improvement. Its standout feature is biofumigation: it produces high levels of glucosinolates, natural compounds that, when the green biomass is chopped and incorporated into the soil, break down into biofumigant chemicals that suppress soilborne pathogens, nematodes, and weed seeds — a natural, chemical-free alternative to synthetic soil fumigants. (Glucosinolates are the same family of compounds that give mustard its pungent bite.) On top of that, it produces rapid biomass for weed suppression, scavenges residual soil nitrogen so it doesn't run off, and grows leafy forage that attracts deer in food-plot use. Our seed is uncoated and tested for purity and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural biofumigation: \u003c\/b\u003eglucosinolates suppress soilborne disease, nematodes, and weed seeds at incorporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eRapid weed suppression: \u003c\/b\u003ethick canopy in 3–4 weeks shades out weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrogen scavenger: \u003c\/b\u003ecaptures residual nitrogen, reducing runoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife forage: \u003c\/b\u003eleafy growth draws deer for fall food plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilds soil health: \u003c\/b\u003eimproves structure, tilth, and organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean, uncoated seed: \u003c\/b\u003eno fillers, coatings, or dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBiofumigation and soilborne-disease suppression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCover crop and green manure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFall deer and wildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRapid erosion control and ground cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCrop rotation for soil-health improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Get the Biofumigation Effect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eTiming is what unlocks the soil-cleansing benefit. Let the crop grow until about 50% bloom (typically 60–90 days), then mow it and immediately till or incorporate the green biomass into moist soil — chopping and burying the fresh tissue is what releases the glucosinolate-derived compounds. Incorporating promptly (and ideally watering in) traps those compounds in the soil where they work. If you are growing it as a food plot instead, simply let it stand for grazing or allow it to winter-kill; no incorporation needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a cover crop and food-plot brassica, not a turf or lawn grass and not a forage hay crop. It needs no mowing for maintenance — you either incorporate it (for biofumigation\/green manure) or let it winter-kill. As a brassica, rotate thoughtfully: avoid planting it back-to-back with other brassica crops (cabbage, canola, radish, turnip) to limit shared disease and pest pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination, and tested so you know what you are planting — consistent, clean, uncoated seed for regenerative growers, cover-crop managers, and food-plot planters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560540545157,"sku":"EH-QT7J-SFGL","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560540577925,"sku":"NT-CIGX-C5XB","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560540643461,"sku":"DS-O29Q-NQPO","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560540610693,"sku":"1Y-KAP6-KQ2Y","price":145.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfIndianMustard_Brassicas_4b49cbb4-1a43-4c66-a32c-85d4e10658ee.jpg?v=1775035985"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-turnip-brassicas-_pos-1-_sid-27ac796e5-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Turnip Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlash your winter feed costs and pull in late-season wildlife — a fast, high-energy brassica that feeds animals twice over, tops and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eForage Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa), also called White Turnip or Neeps, is an annual brassica — it completes its life in a single season. It is a dual-purpose forage: it grows leafy tops above ground and a large, energy-dense root bulb below, and grazing animals eat both. It establishes fast (grazing-ready in 60–90 days), and both parts are highly palatable and nutritious — giving cattle, sheep, goats, and deer high-energy feed in late fall and early winter, exactly when pasture quality falls off. That extends the grazing season by weeks or even months and cuts the cost of stored hay and feed. As a brassica, it also breaks disease and pest cycles in crop rotations and improves soil through a deep, soil-loosening taproot. Our seed is uncoated and tested for purity and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-purpose forage: \u003c\/b\u003enutritious leafy tops plus energy-dense root bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlashes feed costs: \u003c\/b\u003eextends grazing into late fall and winter, reducing stored-hay needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eRapid maturity: \u003c\/b\u003egrazing-ready in 60–90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife magnet: \u003c\/b\u003ea palatable late-season deer attractant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil-loosening taproot: \u003c\/b\u003eimproves structure and drainage; breaks crop disease cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean, uncoated seed: \u003c\/b\u003eno fillers, coatings, or dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLate-season livestock grazing extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDeer and wildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCover crop and soil-health improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCrop rotation for disease-cycle disruption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eEmergency forage and feed-cost reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Graze It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eStrip-grazing gives the best utilization. Give animals access to a strip at a time — they will eat the leafy tops first, then the energy-dense root bulbs — which reduces waste and trampling and stretches the crop further. Introduce livestock to brassica grazing gradually and make sure they have other forage or fiber available alongside it, as a sudden switch to a heavy brassica diet can upset rumen digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a forage and food-plot brassica, not a turf or lawn grass. Time your planting to the target grazing date: sow 60–90 days ahead. As a brassica, rotate thoughtfully — avoid planting it back-to-back with other brassicas (rape, kale, radish, canola) to limit shared pests and disease. During establishment, watch for flea beetles and aphids, and in some regions root maggots can damage bulbs; good rotation minimizes buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination, and tested so you know what you are planting — consistent, clean, uncoated seed for livestock producers and food-plot managers stretching the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560540807301,"sku":"NY-QXOB-FUAR","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560540774533,"sku":"F8-3QQB-I01N","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560540708997,"sku":"MJ-ZPDZ-XNG0","price":90.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560540741765,"sku":"5H-PFJ1-V5BC","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfTurnip_Brassicas_45352c76-7948-45a2-997e-7001a76961e9.jpg?v=1775035954"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-kale-brassicas-_pos-1-_sid-ee1d06b25-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Kale Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate standing winter feed — a tall, cold-proof brassica that stays green through snow and ice and feeds livestock and deer when everything else has frozen off.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eForage Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), also called Borecole, Kail, Curly Kale, or Fodder Kale, is an annual-to-biennial brassica grown as standing winter forage. Its defining trait is cold tolerance: where turnips and radishes melt away after a few hard frosts, kale stands tall — 3 to 5 feet — through ice and snow, and its palatability actually improves after frost. It produces exceptional tonnage per acre (often the highest dry-matter yield of any forage brassica), with high protein (about 15–20% crude protein) and energy. That makes it a “standing hayloft” for cattle, sheep, and goats deep into winter, and a powerful late-season magnet for deer once other food sources have died off. Our seed is uncoated and tested for purity and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnmatched cold tolerance: \u003c\/b\u003egreen and nutritious through hard frost, snow, and ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eMassive tonnage: \u003c\/b\u003eoutyields almost all other forage brassicas in dry matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eStanding winter feed: \u003c\/b\u003ea 3–5 ft “hayloft” that cuts stored-hay costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-protein nutrition: \u003c\/b\u003eabout 15–20% crude protein and high energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eLate-season deer magnet: \u003c\/b\u003eprimary food once other vegetation freezes; sweeter after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean, uncoated seed: \u003c\/b\u003eno fillers, coatings, or dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWinter livestock grazing extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDeer and wildlife food plots (late-season attraction)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHigh-tonnage forage production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCold-climate cover crop and soil health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eEmergency winter feed reserve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan Your Timing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eKale is slower to mature than turnips or mustard — it needs 90–150 days to reach grazing readiness — so plant earlier, from late spring to mid-summer, counting back 90–150 days from when you want to start using it. That long runway is the trade-off for its tonnage and standing winter durability, so it rewards planning ahead more than the quicker brassicas do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Graze It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eStrip-graze for best utilization — give animals access to one section at a time so they consume the whole plant and waste less. Introduce livestock to brassica grazing gradually, with other forage or fiber available alongside, since a sudden switch to a heavy brassica diet can upset rumen digestion. For deer plots, simply plant and let the frost sweeten the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis is an agricultural fodder crop, not a backyard salad kale. It is a brassica, so rotate thoughtfully — avoid following other brassicas (turnip, rape, radish, canola) back-to-back to prevent clubroot and other brassica disease buildup. During establishment, watch for aphids, cabbage worms, and flea beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination, and tested so you know what you are planting — consistent, clean, uncoated seed for producers and food-plot managers who graze the snow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560540840069,"sku":"OG-QX1A-3CR0","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560540872837,"sku":"4R-WQ57-D9BR","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560540905605,"sku":"62-ZMRT-RJNE","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560540938373,"sku":"84-6EGL-TI0R","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfKale_Brassicas_572594d2-d331-4ae4-acfa-b0af8ddcec9b.jpg?v=1775035917"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-rape-brassicas-_pos-1-_sid-93a536f25-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Rape Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fastest, most economical path to high-protein fall grazing — a brassica that's ready in 6–8 weeks and stretches your season past the first frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eForage Rape (Brassica napus), also called Oilseed Rape, Rapeseed, Colza, or Canola (low-erucic-acid varieties), is an annual brassica grown for fast, economical forage. It produces dense, upright, leafy growth (2–4 ft) that's grazing-ready in as little as 6–8 weeks — one of the fastest forage crops there is. The leaves and stems are high-protein (about 15–20% crude protein) and highly palatable for cattle, sheep, goats, and deer. It tolerates moderate frost, so it keeps feeding well past the first freeze, and it is the most economical brassica per acre — the most high-protein forage for your dollar. A favorite double-crop after small-grain harvest, it puts otherwise idle late-summer ground to work. Our seed is uncoated and tested for purity and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightning-fast: \u003c\/b\u003egrazing-ready in 6–8 weeks, one of the quickest forage crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost economical brassica: \u003c\/b\u003ethe most high-protein forage per dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-protein nutrition: \u003c\/b\u003eabout 15–20% crude protein, highly digestible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost-tolerant: \u003c\/b\u003esurvives light to moderate frost for extended fall grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeer magnet: \u003c\/b\u003ea strong late-season attractant for food plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean, uncoated seed: \u003c\/b\u003eno fillers, coatings, or dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLate-season livestock grazing extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDeer and wildlife food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDouble-crop after small-grain harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCover crop and soil-health improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -14.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 3.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eEmergency forage and feed-cost reduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere It Fits Among Brassicas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThink of rape as the speed-and-value option. It is faster and cheaper than kale (which takes 90–150 days but stands through deep winter) and grows taller leafy browse than turnips (which add an edible root bulb). Rape's sweet spot is a quick, affordable flush of high-protein forage with moderate frost tolerance — ideal when you need green feed fast or want to double-crop idle ground, rather than season-long deep-winter standing feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Graze It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eIntroduce livestock to brassica grazing gradually, with other forage or fiber available alongside, since a sudden switch to a heavy brassica diet can upset rumen digestion. Strip-graze — give access to one section at a time — to maximize utilization and reduce trampling waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a forage and food-plot brassica, not a backyard garden vegetable or a turf grass. As a brassica, rotate thoughtfully — avoid following other brassicas (turnip, kale, radish, canola) back-to-back to limit disease buildup. During establishment, watch for aphids and flea beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination, and tested so you know what you are planting — consistent, clean, uncoated seed for producers and food-plot managers who want fast, affordable tonnage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560541003909,"sku":"P0-NCJI-6EHS","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560541036677,"sku":"XJ-FU7N-DDTV","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560540971141,"sku":"QL-ZAA4-E355","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560541069445,"sku":"2Y-WDSQ-9GJT","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfRape_Brassicas_6f81acf5-3c50-4d27-a3fb-3ee2a96d9081.jpg?v=1775035897"},{"product_id":"https-theoldcobblersfarm-com-products-old-cobblers-farm-wicked-tuff-turf-radish-brassicas-_pos-1-_sid-39e358865-_ss-r","title":"Wicked Tuff Turf Radish Seed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGot hard, compacted ground that won’t drain? Wicked Tuff Turf Radish is a deep-rooted cover crop that loosens tough soil for you — no heavy tillage equipment needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eOld Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a brassica grown not for eating but for fixing soil. A cover crop is a plant you grow to protect and improve the ground between cash crops. This one sends down a single thick taproot 12 to 36 inches deep, punching through hardpan — the compacted layer that blocks water and roots. Growers call this “biodrilling”: the root tills the soil naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eWhat makes it different is purity and depth. It is uncoated, high-germination seed, and that deep root does two jobs at once — it breaks compaction and it “scavenges” nitrogen (pulls leftover nitrogen from deep in the soil up into the plant so it isn’t lost to runoff). In Zone 5 and colder the plant “winter-kills” (the cold kills it naturally), and as the root rots it leaves open channels called macropores that let water and air move freely — while releasing the stored nutrients back for your spring crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreaks compaction naturally: \u003c\/b\u003ea 12–36 in. taproot opens hardpan so you can skip a deep-tillage pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eImproves drainage: \u003c\/b\u003edecomposed roots leave macropores — open channels that carry water down and air in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eScavenges nitrogen: \u003c\/b\u003ecaptures leached nitrogen from deep soil and recycles it for spring crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eClean spring seedbed: \u003c\/b\u003ewinter-kills on its own in cold zones, leaving a weed-suppressed bed ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eMixes beautifully: \u003c\/b\u003ea core ingredient in cover-crop cocktails (multi-species blends) with rye, oats, vetch, and clover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil compaction repair (“biodrilling”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCover cropping and deep-nitrogen scavenging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNo-till and reduced-till rotations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFall planting to prep a spring seedbed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMulti-species cover-crop cocktails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWildlife \/ deer food plots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠ Temporary cover crop, not a permanent lawn: \u003c\/b\u003ethis radish is grown to improve soil for a season, then winter-kill — it is not a residential turf grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSeed only — not a fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -13.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 2.0pt 27.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWatch for flea beetles during early establishment; otherwise few disease issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 6.0pt 0in 2.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Old Cobblers Farm™?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eEvery bag of Wicked Tuff Turf seed is selected for high purity and strong germination — uncoated, with no fillers or dyes. We test for purity and germination so each bag performs consistently for farmers, land managers, and growers who expect real results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Cobblers Farm","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41560541200517,"sku":"LH-MPXW-CDVZ","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs","offer_id":41560541102213,"sku":"X3-IZFH-R1MN","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 lbs","offer_id":41560541134981,"sku":"HZ-OP0L-X5AP","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 lbs","offer_id":41560541167749,"sku":"6G-RKHM-FDOB","price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/3573\/9781\/files\/OldCobblersFarm_WickedTuffTurfRadish_Brassicas_8680ebfa-5df0-44f0-a064-ff61337c63c8.jpg?v=1775035874"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldcobblersfarm.com\/collections\/brassicas.oembed","provider":"Old Cobblers Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}