Does canola have a deep tap root and is it capable of penetrating a hard pan?
Canola does have a deep tap root and can penetrate depths of 40″. Available information shows that it can help reduce hard pan situations. What benefits are there to Roundup Ready canola? Good weed control of all commonly found wheat difficult to control grasses and broadleaves in wheat. Good canola tolerance has also been noted with all current varieties under development. No soil residual for rotation to other crops.