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Nematode resistant Oil radish

AGRONOM

The sprinter

Benefits:

  • Available nitrogen is efficiently converted into plenty organic matter
  • Up to 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official testings - resistance level 2+
  • Very fast - best rated regarding initial development of all registered varieties in Germany
  • Effective suppression of weeds and volunteer crops because of fast soil coverage
  • Good initial development provides growing even at unfavorable sowing conditions
  • Variety of the next generation - delayed flowering and improved agronomical characteristics
  • AGRONOM penetrates the soil thoroughly with its deep and widespreat root system

Included in blends: SortenGreening® AGRONOM mit Sommerwicke, viterra® MULTIKULTI

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

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

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:

  • Reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes
  • 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 until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases successfully the 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.

05.06.2020 10:24:27 // 16.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH

Cover crop programme 2024