Nematode resistant oil radish
COMET
Top effectivity against Beet Cyst Nematodes
Benefits:
- Top scorer = resistance level 1, > 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
Variety characteristics:
(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)
| Initial mass formation: | 6 |
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| Tendency to flower: | 4 |
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| 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 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 8 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 8 |
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| Humus formation: | 8 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 5 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 7 |
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| 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 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. |
13.08.2025 15:09:09 // 15.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
