Fracking Radishes are a deep-rooting brassica specifically selected to break up compacted soils and scavenge residual soil nutrients. They produce massive, succulent taproots along with abundant top greens that white-tailed deer feed on heavily from mid-autumn into early winter. After a killing frost, the decaying roots leave deep cavities in the ground that improve water infiltration and organic soil aeration for spring crops.
Key Specifications
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Crop Type: Cool-season brassica / tillage radish
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Primary Attraction: High-protein leaf canopy (up to 30% crude protein) in early fall; nutrient-rich taproots throughout winter
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Soil Benefit: Natural bio-drilling that aerates soil and lifts subterranean nutrients to the surface
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Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
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Soil pH Range: 6.0 – 7.2
Broadcast Seeding Rates
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Monoculture (Pure Stand): 8–10 lbs per acre
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Mixes (Blended with turnips, clovers, or winter grains): 2–4 lbs per acre