I have heard of rape before but wasn't aware it was used for anything beside oil. If you plant it, are you able. To find nonGMO seeds for it or am I confusing it with canola?
I hated parsnips as a child as well but now I love them roasted with other root crops. I'm sure you didn't like it when your dad said that to you, but oh so true!
And I never thought I would like turnips, but same thing, love em roasted! Now kale, bleckkkkkk! I just cannot eat it except in the potato sausage soup at Olive Garden. Wish I could because I know it is good for you.