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Multi-resistant Oil radish

DEFENDER

Proven variety for agriculture and vegetables

Benefits:

  • Multi-resistant oil radish DEFENDER strongly effects nematodes and provides protection against diseases
  • Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes (Heterodera schachtii) up to 90 %, resistance level 2+
  • Efficient reduction of Root Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax) and Root Lesion Nematodes such as Pratylenchus crenatus, P. neglectus und P. penetrans
  • No multiplication of Stem and Bulb Nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci)
  • DEFENDER suppresses the Stubby Root Nematodes and therefore leads to a reduction of Corky Ring Spot in potatoes
  • Healthy youth development and fast soil cover supports soil healing process and provides a thorough weed suppression
  • Improvement of the air- and water balance - this is achieved by a deep and fine rooting system 
  • DEFENDER provides large amounts of organic substance to stabilizes the humus balance and to supports the soil life, which reduce the disease potential in the soil

Included in blends: SortenGreening® DEFENDER mit Sommerwicke, viterra® INTENSIV, viterra® INTENSIV N-PLUS, viterra® INTENSIV ÖKO

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 7
Tendency to flower: 4
Stiffness: 8

bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high

Resistance against Heterodera schachtii: Resistance level: 2

Crop rotation suitability:

Maize ++
Cereals ++
Oilseed rape +
Sugar beets ++
Potatoes ++
Intensive crops ++
Legumes ++
+ suitable / ++ strongly recommended

Usage:

  • Multi-resistant
  • Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes
  • Reduction of Tobacco Rattle Virus
  • Green manure
  • Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation
  • Mulch sowing
  • Humus formation
  • Protection against erosion
  • Biofumigation

Agronomic features:

Weed suppression: 9
Protection against erosion: 8
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 8
Cold- and frost resistance: 5
Drought tolerance: 7
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
Type of root Tap root
Rooting depth 180 cm

Cultivation recommendations:

Recommended sowing rate 25 - 30 kg/ha
Sowing depth 2 - 3 cm
Sowing period July till early Sept. In vegetable growing from May - it takes 6 - 8 weeks of vegetation in order to get a reduction.
Fertilization 40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection Usually there is no plant protection required.
Sowing method In order to gain a fast and even development of the oil radish plants, drilling after careful soil preparation is recommended.

11.08.2021 15:37:29 // 35.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH

Cover crop programme 2021