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Nematode resistant White mustard

MASTER

Rapid initial growth - very delayed flowering

Benefits:

  • Particularly rapid initial development - highest classification in the German Descriptive Variety Lists 
  • Resistance level 2 in official tests
  • MASTER develops well even at sowing dates until mid September
  • Strong, deeply branched root system can fix nutrients during winter and improves the water and air balance of the soil
  • MASTER is particularly suitable for cultivation in water protection areas
  • Safe freezing off at low frost temperatures allows for easy mulching and direct sowing of spring species

Included in blends: viterra® RÜBE

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 8
Tendency to flower: 4
Stiffness: 7

bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high

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: 8
Protection against erosion: 8
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 6
Cold- and frost resistance: 1
Drought tolerance: 8
bad / early / short / low
good / late / long / high
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 August to far into September - depending on location! Early sowing increases control success.
Fertilization 40 - 60 kg N/ha
Crop protection Usually no plant protection required
Sowing method Low requirements regarding sowing method: spreader or seed drilling

06.05.2019 07:51:40 // 15.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH