Rapeseed was being cultivated in India as early as 4000 B.C. and it spread to China and Japan 2000 years ago. Rapeseed oil is predominantly cultivated in its winter form in most of Europe and Asia due to the requirement of vernalization to start the process of flowering.
The rapeseed flower field was originally a farmer's field, but the large area of rapeseed flowers looked too beautiful, making it a unique attraction.
Rapeseed flowers are bright yellow and about 17 mm across.They are radial and consist of four petals in a typical cross-form, alternating with four sepals. They have indeterminate racemose flowering starting at the lowest bud and growing upward in the following days.
The flowers have two lateral stamens with short filaments, and four median stamens with longer filaments whose anthers split away from the flower's center upon flowering.
The rapeseed pods are green and elongated siliquae during development that eventually ripen to brown. They grow on pedicels 1 to 3 centimetres long, and can range from 5 to 10 cm in length.
Each pod has two compartments separated by an inner central wall within which a row of seeds develop.The seeds are round and have a diameter of 1.5 to 3 millimetres. They have a reticulate surface texture,and are black and hard at maturity.
If you're looking for a place to enjoy a wonderful view of rapeseed fields, Skåne in southern Sweden.
kåne is a province in the south of Sweden and Malmö is the biggest city. The area is, among other things, known for its vast fields, forests, castles.Skåne is especially famous for its picturesque canola flower scenery.
When a field of rapeseed is in full bloom, the flowers turn bright yellow. The fields look like patches of fluffy, bright flowers and are very distinct in their appearance.
If the winter is mild and spring comes early, you may find that the rapeseed fields bloom as early as April! The raps fields bloom for 2 – 3 weeks in total! Aiming to visit the rapes fields at the start of May is your best bet.
Some important information you need to know when you visit.The fields are privately owned and are meant for agriculture. This means that you will need the landowner to allow you to wander in their fields.
If they do allow you, then walk on the tractor tracks instead of the middle of the field. Be respectful of the way you visit and don’t drive into the fields or take your horse in them.
The best way to capture a photo without the tractor tracks being visible is to lower the camera a little and have your tripod, or whoever is taking your photo) on the road or another tractor track. That way it will look like you are in the middle of the field instead of the tracks!
Of course, there are many other places in the world where there are rapeseed fields. Before viewing, you need to know the opening hours of the flowers and travel matters, and remember to bring a camera to capture beautiful moments.