Brassica

Brassica is a genus of plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops—derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant. The genus Brassica is known for its important agricultural and horticultural crops. 

Brassica crops are commonly used in cover cropping to:

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• Build soil organic matter

• Relieve soil compaction

• Improve water infiltration

• Scavenge nutrients

• Attract beneficial insects, or act as a trap crop

• Create nutritious forage for livestock