ABSTRACT
The members of the Brassica family such as radish, turnip, swedes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage are cultivated as forage crops during winter season in India. However, these crops are generally cultivated as vegetable crops. They are commonly sown in OctoberNovember onwards as they require cool temperature, and harvested in spring and early summer when pasture quality is often low or in winter
when pasture quantity is limited. Forage brassicas can provide quick and abundant feed, with high digestibility, energy, and protein. Brassicas are high-quality forage if harvested before heading. Aboveground parts normally have 20-25% crude protein and 65-80% total digestable nitrogen. The roots of turnips and kale usually have 10-14% crude protein and 80-85% digestibility.
