Winter Camelina

Winter Camelina stands out as one of the most cold-hardy brassicas available, with the ability to overwinter successfully across most growing regions. In the fall, it establishes a compact rosette close to the ground, then breaks dormancy in spring and surges upright - making it a reliable, low-maintenance addition to your cover crop rotation. Its late-season flexibility is a real advantage: Camelina integrates well into fall mixes planted after cash crop harvest, even when the planting window is tight. Come spring, it earns its keep by actively scavenging nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil profile, helping protect those nutrients and set up the next cash crop for success. Type: Brassica Season: Cool Season Seeding & Growth Precision: Not recommended Drilled: 5–7 lb/A, 1/4" to 1/2" deep Broadcast: 7–10 lb/A Aerial: Ask a specialist for details Dates: Mid August to late October; good option for later-planted fall mixes after harvest Avg seeds/lb: ~350,000–450,000 Emergence: 5-10 days Height: 12"–36" Inter-seeding: Yes, ask a specialist for details Drought and Heat: Good drought tolerance once established; low heat tolerance Flooding: Does not tolerate flooding or ponding