viterra® Cover crop blend
BIENE ECO 2.1
...Flowering and Insect friendly blend, farmers can get funding in Germany
Benefits:
- fourteen different flowering species provide a biodiverse growing and support the wild life
- long growing periods cover the soil and give time to regenerate the the natural soil life
- good protection against erosion and degradation
Blend details:
| Seeds % : | 24 % phacelia ANGELIA 14 % linseed JULIET 9 % lucerne / alfalfa 7 % White clover 7 % dill 7 % oil radish SILETINA 6 % cress 6 % buckwheat HAJNALKA 5 % common marigold / Calendula 4 % red clover 4 % Weißer Steinklee 3 % fennel 2 % borage 2 % S |
| Free of crucifers : | no |
| Free of legumes : | no |
| Winter hardy : | yes |
Usage:
- Green manure
- Humus formation
- Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
- Protection against erosion
- Nitrogen fixation
- Pollinator attractiveness
- Game cover
Agronomic features:
| Weed suppression: | 7 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 7 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 5 |
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| Humus formation: | 7 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 6 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 6 |
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| Type of root | Tuft root + Tap root |
| Rooting depth | 180 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate | 15 kg/ha |
| Sowing depth | 1 - 2 cm |
| Sowing period | in spring after frost: begin of April till mid of August |
| Fertilization | no additional fertilizer necessary |
| Sowing method | Drill sowing ensure high crop emergences |
03.02.2026 10:48:54 // 8.00
