Best Brassicas varieties for Mid-Atlantic North 2026.
1 variety with documented performance data for brassicas in Mid-Atlantic North. Rankings reflect independent university trial data and publicly-documented agronomic fit — not seed-company marketing claims.
From the Finger Lakes south through the Pennsylvania limestone valleys, Mid-Atlantic North farms juggle moderate-RM corn, full-season soybeans, dairy forages, and the highest-value vegetable acres on the East Coast. Variety selection is well-served by Penn State and Cornell trial programs.
Trophy Radish
GoodForage radish establishes well in the Mid-Atlantic North late-summer planting window — Pennsylvania, New York, and northern New Jersey hunters use it in brassica blends behind small-grain stubble and corn.
Editorial top pick is selected based on overall performance rating and regional fit — not on seed-company sponsorship or affiliate relationships. Bield: Farm has neither.
Where this data comes from
Brassicas variety trials in Mid-Atlantic North
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.
- Penn State Variety Trialsextension.psu.edu/variety-trials ↗
- Cornell Field Crops Variety Trialsfieldcrops.cals.cornell.edu ↗
- Rutgers NJAESnjaes.rutgers.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.
All reviewed varieties — Mid-Atlantic North
- Trophy RadishGood60–80 days to root maturity·Non-GMO·Community Reports
Forage radish establishes well in the Mid-Atlantic North late-summer planting window — Pennsylvania, New York, and northern New Jersey hunters use it in brassica blends behind small-grain stubble and corn.
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