When ripe. Usually late August or September depending on how the weather has been.
The Telugu name for rapeseed is ఆవాలు (Aavalu).
The Tamil name for rapeseed is "காராநாவு" (kaaranavu).
Yes, young rapeseed plants, often referred to as canola when bred for oil production, are edible. The young leaves and shoots can be consumed raw in salads or cooked like other leafy greens. However, it's important to ensure that they are harvested from areas free of pesticides or pollutants. Always consult with a knowledgeable source before foraging or consuming wild plants.
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
U.S. rapeseed consumption reached 649 million pounds in 2000
Global rapeseed production was 13.1 million metric tons in 2000-01
Global rapeseed production was 13.6 million metric tons in 1999-00
Global rapeseed production was 12.2 million metric tons in 2001-2002
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
Canola is rapeseed. The name Canola is a trademarked hybrid plant first grown in Canada. So Canola Oil is a specific kind of rapeseed oil.
In Malayalam, rapeseed oil is commonly known as "കാനോലായെണ്ണ" (kanolayenn). This term refers to the oil extracted from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, which is widely used for cooking and other purposes.
U.S. rapeseed consumption reached 316 million pounds in the mid-1990s