COMET

Nematode resistant oil radish

Good reduction of BCN = resistance level 2, < 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official testings
Strong initial development with rich foliage provide an effective ground cover
Suppression of weeds which could be potentially used as host by nematodes
Medium-late flowering for a lasting vegetative growing period
The deep and fine rooting system of COMET covers the entire ground volume
High yield of organic matter which is very important on sandy soils

(nach offiziellen Prüfungen oder in Anlehnung an das Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation:	6

Tendency to flower:	4

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 to 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: 03.07.2026 10:46:24 // 16.00 - Züchter: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH