Rapeseed

Rapeseed is an oilseed, a plant rich in both oil and vegetable protein, with a wide range of applications: human and animal food, plant chemistry and renewable energy. Sown in late summer and harvested in July, rapeseed covers the soil for around 300 days, reducing erosion. It breaks the cycle of cereal diseases and weeds in rotation, absorbs nitrogen in autumn, improves soil organic matter and is an attractive melliferous plant for pollinating insects, particularly bees. Planting is a key stage in the crop cycle, particularly for pest control (flea beetles, weevils).