COSMOS

Nematode resistant

Resistance level 1, > 90 % reduction of Beet Cyst Nematodes in official testings
A low tendency to flower enables an early sowing - any present soil thermal supports nematode reduction
Effective weed suppression due to healthy and rich of foliage development
Organic substances activates microorganisms of the soil and therefore supports soil fertility
Extensive and deep rooting enhances waterholding capacity as well as the air exchange of the soil
COSMOS is perfectly suitable for effective reduction of nematodes in close crop rotations with sugar beets
Low growth for fuel saving at flail mowing

(nach offiziellen Prüfungen oder in Anlehnung an das Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation:	6

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 to end of August - 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: // - Züchter: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH