RAPS
viterra® Cover crop blend
RAPS



… frost-susceptible blend without crucifers
Benefits:
- Blend between phacelia ANGELIA, oil flax JULIET, persian clover and berseem clover, free of crucifers
- Undemanding blend, not related to main crops (change of crops): ideal for crop rotation with cereal or oilseed rape
- Dense rooting increases structure and supports air exchange in the soil
- Phacelia and flax blossom are useful for bees and other insects
- Components that freeze off easily enable undisturbed sowing of the following crop
- No restrictions regarding nitrogen fertilization because of small share of legumes, < 30% (e.g. Lower Saxony)
- viterra® RAPS is especially recommended for oilseed rape crop rotations
Blend details:
Seeds %: |
9 % Berseem clover 19 % Persian clover 48 % Phacelia ANGELIA 24 % Linseed |
Free of crucifers: | yes |
Free of legumes: | no |
Winter hardy: | no |
Crop rotation suitability:
Maize | + |
Cereals | ++ |
Oilseed rape | ++ |
Sugar beets | + |
Potatoes | |
Intensive crops | |
Legumes |
Usage:
- Suitable for ecological focuse areas
- Green manure
- Humus formation
- Protection against erosion
- Nitrogen fixation
- Mulch sowing
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 + Tap root |
Rooting depth | 80 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
Recommended sowing rate | 15 kg/ha |
Sowing depth | 1 - 2 cm |
Sowing period | Early July to late August - depending on location! |
Fertilization | An early fertilization to promote the initial development is recommended. |
Crop protection | Usually there is no crop protection required |
Sowing method | Drill sowing ensure high crop emergences |
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