AGRONOM

Nematode resistant oil radish

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
Available nitrogen is efficiently converted into plenty organic matter

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

(nach offiziellen Prüfungen oder in Anlehnung an das Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation:	7

Tendency to flower:	3

schlecht / früh / kurz / gering gut / spät / lang / hoch

Resistance against Heterodera schachtii:	Resistenznote: 2

Maize	++
Cereals	++
Oilseed rape	+
Sugar beets	++
Potatoes	++
Intensive crops	+
Legumes	++
+ geeignet / ++ besonders empfohlen

Weed suppression:	9

Protection against erosion:	8

Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation:	8

Humus formation:	8

Cold- and frost resistance:	5

Drought tolerance:	7

schlecht / früh / kurz / gering gut / spät / lang / hoch

Type of root	Tap root
Rooting depth	180 cm

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.

Stand: 21.01.2026 08:50:36 // 18.00 - Züchter: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH