Forage-type Brassica spp. can produce large amounts of forage that can be useful in a livestock grazing system, however, research that defines best management practices for establishment is limited. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of planting date and land preparation method on seedling emergence, forage yield and quality of two Brassica spp. Experiments compared four planting methods (conventional till, no-till after burning, no-till after mowing, and no-till with no residue removal) across four planting dates (1 September, 15 September, 1 October, and 15 October) in a randomized complete block design with four replications. Results have shown that planting early (S1 and S15) and into little residue (CT and NB) will produce the highest forage yields and provide a substantial amount of forage during times when little else is growing. Results have also shown that Brassica can provide high quality forage for livestock with high maintenance requirements.