Nematode resistant White mustard
ATHLET
High resistance, extremely late flowering
Benefits:
- High resistance against Beet Cyst Nematodes, resistance level 2
- Low tendency to flower enables a long vegetative growth phase for intensive nematode control
- Lush growth of ATHLET for protection of the valuable topsoil against wind- and water-erosion
- Safe freezing off enables undisturbed mulch- or direct sowing of the subsequent crop in spring
Variety characteristics:
(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)
| Initial mass formation: | 7 |
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| Tendency to flower: | 3 |
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| Stiffness: | 8 |
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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
Agronomic features:
| Weed suppression: | 7 |
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| Protection against erosion: | 7 |
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| Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: | 7 |
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| Humus formation: | 6 |
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| Cold- and frost resistance: | 2 |
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| Drought tolerance: | 8 |
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| Type of root | Tuft root with strong main root |
| Rooting depth | 120 cm |
Cultivation recommendations:
| Recommended sowing rate | 20 - 25 kg/ha |
| Sowing depth | 1 - 2 cm |
| Sowing period | Late July until early September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success |
| Fertilization | 40 - 60 kg N/ha |
| Crop protection | Usually there is no plant protection required |
| Sowing method | Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling |
19.08.2025 16:28:49 // 12.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH
