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Nematode resistant White mustard

TOPAS

Effective nematode reduction due to long stimulating period

Benefits:

  • High nematode resistance in the upper range of resistance level 2 - up to 90% reduction
  • Combination of rapid initial development and late flowering ensures a long period of vegetative growth
  • The remaining warmth of the soil can be effectively used for nematode control, at early sowing dates
  • TOPAS is an important part in nematode control management in intensive sugar beet cultivation regions and contributes to the protection of the sugar beet yield
  • As a vital and mass-vigorous variety TOPAS contributes to the weed suppression and increases the humus content of the soil
  • Especially recommended for mulch sowing and water protection areas

Variety characteristics:

(Officially confirmed or respectively in line with Bundessortenamt)

Initial mass formation: 7
Tendency to flower: 3
Stiffness: 7

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

Resistance against Heterodera schachtii: Resistance level: 2

Crop rotation suitability:

Oilseed rape
Sugar beets ++
Potatoes
Intensive crops
Legumes ++
Maize ++
Cereals ++
+ 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: 7
Ground water protection / Nitrogen conservation: 8
Humus formation: 6
Cold- and frost resistance: 2
Drought tolerance: 7
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 until 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

20.09.2018 09:54:17 // 5.00 - Breeder: P. H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH