LUCIDA
Nematode resistant White mustard
LUCIDA



Late developing White mustard with high nematode resistance
Benefits:
- High nematode resistance in official tests, resistance level 2
- The lowest classification in the tendency to flower in the German Descriptive Variety List
- The particularly low tendency to flower of LUCIDA allows early sowing
- The long vegetative growing phase is favorable for successful nematode control
- Valuable humus formation for activation of the soil life
- Stable and leafy growth for long lasting soil shading and weed suppression
- Excellent suitable for agricultural blends
Variety characteristics:
(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)
Initial mass formation: | |
Tendency to flower: | |
Resistance to lodging: |
Resistance against Heterodera schachtii | Resistance level 2 |
Crop rotation suitability:
Maize | ++ |
Cereals | ++ |
Oilseed rape | |
Sugar beets | ++ |
Potatoes | |
Intensive crops | |
Legumes | ++ |
Usage:
- Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes
- Green manure
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Mulch sowing
- Humus formation
- Protection against erosion
- As component suitable for greening blends
Agronomic features:
Weed suppression: |
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Protection against erosion: |
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Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: |
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Humus formation: |
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Cold- and frost resistance: |
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Drought tolerance: |
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Type of root | Tuft root with strong main root |
Rooting depth | 120 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
Recommended sowing rate | 20 - 25 kg/ha |
Sowing depth | 1 - 2 cm |
Sowing period | Late July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success |
Fertilization | 40 - 60 kg N/ha |
Crop protection | Usually no plant protection required |
Sowing method | Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling |
20.09.2018 09:32:36 // 12.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
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