Wisconsin Fast Plants (Brassica rapa)

Wisconsin Fast Plants (Brassica rapa) are a specially bred variety of rapid-cycling brassica designed for education and research. Their most remarkable feature is an incredibly compressed life cycle—from seed to seed in just 35 to 40 days. This speedy development, under continuous light, allows students and scientists to observe full generations of plant growth, heredity, and pollination within a matter of weeks. Originally developed at the University of Wisconsin, these hardy, small plants have become an invaluable tool for making botany and genetics accessible and engaging for learners of all ages.