General Requirements · Rape does well in warm seasons of the year. Optimum temperatures for growing are 20ºC to 25ºC, with minimum temperatures of 18ºC and maximum 30ºC. · Popular Rape varieties are English giant, prior rape and Hobson. · A well-managed Rape crop should yield 5 tons per Lima with a leaf cutting period of 40 to 50 days. · First leaves can be harvested 21 days after transplanting. Land Preparation/Soil Type · Deep well drained loamy soils with a pH range from 5.5 to 6.5 is ideal for Rape. · Effective rooting depth is 60cm. · Plough and disc to a 60cm fine tilth seedbed. · Avoid planting rape on land previously planted on other brassicas for at least one season. Planting and Transplanting · Sow directly by drilling in the farrows 1 to 2cm deep or raise seedlings in nursery beds and transplant 4 to 5 weeks later. · Transplant during the cool part of the day (e
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