Camelina - Oilseed
gr35 (Camelina sativa)
Old and versatile crop plant, grown for its oil-bearing seeds, for intertilling or in mixed cropping. Sow in March/April for seed harvest in July.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 50 g/100m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 40-80 cm |
| Lifespan | annual |
| Beemeadow | no |
| Hardy | no |
| Camelina sativa | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-2 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.