Trophy Radish in Corn Belt Core.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. No yield data is republished here for Trophy Radish in Corn Belt Core — this scorecard summarizes regional fit from publicly-documented agronomic principles. Always consult the latest Iowa State Variety Trials trial report for verified yield figures.
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Performance scorecard
Trophy Radish
Yield in Corn Belt Core
Yield data not summarized for this variety in Corn Belt Core. Where this variety appears in food-plot or community-managed contexts, yield is not the primary selection criterion.
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceFair
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceExcellent
- Winter hardinessFair
Food plot ratings
- PalatabilityGood
- PersistenceFair
- Establishmenteasy
Attraction timingLate October through hard freeze — tops are heavily browsed; roots are pulled in late season
Brassicas as a hunting food plot.
Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.
Regional strengths
Trophy radish is the most widely-deployed forage radish in Corn Belt food plots — fast establishment, heavy summer foliage that deer browse aggressively, and tap roots that improve soil structure as they decompose after winter kill. Strong dual-purpose (food plot + cover crop) value.
Regional weaknesses
Trophy radish is an annual that winter-kills below approximately 20°F sustained — does not persist into spring. Tap roots can rot rapidly in February / March creating a brief odor issue. Brassica disease pressure builds in continuous brassica rotations.
Recommended for
- August-planted Corn Belt food plots
- cover-crop-and-food-plot dual purpose
Not recommended for
- spring-persistent food plot needs (winter kills out)
Where this data comes from
Brassicas variety trials in Corn Belt Core
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- Iowa State Variety Trialscrops.extension.iastate.edu/varietytrials ↗
- Illinois Corn Hybrid Performance Trialsvt.cropsci.illinois.edu ↗
- Purdue Variety Performance Trialsextension.purdue.edu ↗
- Ohio Corn Performance Testcorn.osu.edu ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Brassicasvariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
Agronomic fit — Corn Belt Core
Humid continental with the highest-productivity row-crop soils in the United States. Long-enough season for full-RM corn (108–115) and MG 2.5–3.8 soybeans.
Trophy Radish as a food plot.
This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer. Attraction timing: late october through hard freeze — tops are heavily browsed; roots are pulled in late season.
Brassicas as a hunting food plot.
Brassicas are the late-season deer food plot species. Tubers and tops sweeten after frost and become primary attraction during the rut and post-rut. Time planting 60-90 days before first hard frost.
Trait package & sourcing
“Trophy is widely promoted by NDA and food plot media; community reports consistent on establishment ease.”
These observations are from farmer and hunter community reports — they have not been independently verified.
Compare alternatives in Corn Belt Core
Comparison — Brassicas in Corn Belt Core
3 varieties| Metric | Trophy Radish60–80 days to root maturity | Purple Top Turnip60–80 days to bulb maturity | Daikon Radish (Tillage Radish)55–70 days; killed by hard freeze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Data quality | Community Reports | Community Reports | University Trial Data |
| GMO | Non-GMO | Non-GMO | Non-GMO |
| Drought tolerance | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Standability | Good | Good | Good |
| Seeding rate | 5–8 lb/acre pure stand; 3–5 lb/acre in a blend | 3–5 lb/acre broadcast; 2–3 lb/acre in a blend | 8–10 lb/acre drilled; 10–15 lb/acre broadcast |
Cell tinting reflects best (green) / worst (amber) within this comparison only. Always verify against the latest extension trial report for Corn Belt Core before purchase decisions.
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
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